All about Kidney Infection by Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital Kidney

In this article we’re going to see what kidney infection is, its causes, symptoms and natural treatments one can implement in their own lives. To start with, kidney infection also known as pyelonephritis, is a medical condition which occurs because of the inflammation in one or other kidneys. This disease is the silent killer in the human body caused by the bacterial infection. Inflammation occurs due to a specific type of UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) which begins in the urethra and bladder, then slowly travels to the kidney, eventually leading to severe discomfort when left untreated. Ignoring below mentioned symptoms and warning signs may lead to a bigger issue. Kidney’s job is to regulate what’s in the blood, make sure electrolytes are steady or regulate overall amount of water and they even make hormones.

Types of Kidney Infection :-

Chronic Kidney Disease: CKD, is a disease that develops over a timespan of 3 months.

Acute Kidney Injury: Decrease in kidney injury, that occurs less than 3 months.

Glomerulonephritis: Inflammation of glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidney can be acute or chronic which may be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases or other factors.

Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD): It is another genetic disorder, formed by fluid filled cyst in the kidneys causing enlargement and impairment of function.

Kidney Stones: These are the hard substances that take a solid formation in the kidney, can lead to severe pain and obstruction of urine flow.

Urinary Tract Infection: Infections in the urinary tract if left untreated can cause various damage to the kidney.

Nephrotic Syndrome: This happens when there are a group of symptoms, swelling, high cholesterol often lead to potential kidney damage.

Renal Artery Stenosis: Here, arteries narrow down to a level where it may cause hypertension and kidney damage.

Interstitial Nephritis: In this one type, inflammation in kidney tubules and surrounding structure is caused by autoimmune disease or medications.

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS): In this condition a patient faces kidney failure because of the bacterial strains from the kidney infection.

Alport Syndrome: It’s a kind of genetic disorder, glomerular basement membrane which results in severe kidney damage and hearing loss.

Diabetic Nephropathy: Kidney damage, which happens in individuals with poorly controlled blood sugar levels in the body.

Hypertensive Nephropathy: It is a kind of kidney damage which is caused by prolonged high blood pressure.

Cystinosis: Is a rare genetic disorder that accumulates cystine crystals in different organs including kidneys.

Causes of Kidney Infection :-

Most people with early CKD have very few symptoms, if you are too concerned about the same you should get your test done. For most people it is caused by diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. In diabetes high blood sugar or high glucose makes the filtering units in the kidney to get blocked up and work less well and also affects the blood vessels. In high blood pressure or people with high cholesterol, again the blood vessels in the kidney tend to get narrowed and furred up which makes the kidney less good for getting rid of waste products. Inflammatory diseases where there is inflammation in the kidney sometimes called Glomerulonephritis can also attack the kidneys and cause chronic kidney disease.

And there’s one actually very common inherited disease called Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) which can cause chronic kidney disease and slowly progress damage. Up to 10% of people have this disease, blockage in the kidney can also lead to CKD. Blockages in the kidney for example caused by kidney stones can also lead to CKD, this is more unusual and finally long term use of some medicines can also lead to slowly progressive chronic damage. If you need them for other conditions you should have got your other blood test from renowned specialists of Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital.

Symptoms To Look For :-

Let’s Look For Some Warning Signs from the viewpoints of Dr Sujit Chatterjee CEO at Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital :

Pain in the abdomen, especially in the back

Fever

Chills

Sometimes, Burning Sensation the urine and other urinary problems.

Insufficient hydration or lack of fluid could be one of the major reasons for kidney problems. Lack of water and its substitute can make room for a lot of fatal issues including sharp-ended kidney stones, chronic diseases, and attract kidney infections. Body’s inability to flush out the toxins can cause imbalance and obstruction in the body’s regular functioning.

These symptoms occur more commonly in diabetics but they can occur in non diabetics also. Usually the on-set is acute which means they start suddenly without much warning signals, and they progress rapidly and the patient becomes very debilitated and weak and they can come to the hospital for immediate treatment, Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital Kidney transplant unit, doctors professionally examine the patients, do some urine tests and blood tests and also an ultrasound of the abdomen. Confined analysis of the report, all together leads to a conclusion of the problem.

Natural Treatments

Here are some beneficial tips shared by professionals at Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital Kidney care unit on how to hydrate the body healthily to prevent excessive pressure on the kidney.

> Having water in the morning clears bowels and flushes out the toxins effectively. This is a practice everyone should follow, first after waking up. Consume this magic venugree drink to kickstart your day. Soak one tablespoon of fenugreek seed overnight. In the morning, bowl it in a glass of water and add a little pinch of salt or lemon for the taste.

> Hydration at a regular interval is very much required to see that the body functions well and kidneys are kept healthy. One can forget to drink even water in the middle of an ongoing work cycle or during your regular household work. Hence, keep a blissful splashy water bottle with you all the time.

> To make it more exciting, you can add refreshing cucumber, cool lemon slices, revitalizing mint, aromatic ginger and sip this refreshing drink at a regular interval. This delicious drink will help you remove all the toxins and help in healthy kidney function.

> Hydration through meals: Make sure that your food also has a sufficient amount of water. Be mindful of including soups, dals or anyone brought in your meal. This will help in a better digestion and absorption of your nutrients. Consuming buttermilk at lunch time has proved to be wonderful. It really helps the kidney, it even helps the bladder. In buttermilk you can add coriander, and pepper to boost the taste, which would even be healthy for your system. In the buttermilk, instead of sticking regular salt or refined salt, better have rock salt (sendha namak), that pink rock salt, that would be very good for your health.

> Sipping Substitute tea and coffee with certain drinks. Opt for healthier alternatives for tea and coffee like green tea or fresh unsweetened juices. These will not only rejuvenate you but also detoxify your overall system. One can opt for any green tea variants to refresh after a midday slump. Parsley tea could be another very healthy substitute for tea and coffee. Here, understand how to make it, bowl parsley for 5–7 minutes on a medium flame and then strain it and add lemon and honey and drink it warm. If you don’t have parsley, you can have lemon grass.

> Switch to Healthy and Hydrating Snacks: Unsweetened smoothies powered by nuts and natural fructose are also good options to keep yourself hydrated. This would also serve a mood enhancer and a good snack in the midday hours.

At Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, we offer comprehensive assistance for all the healthcare covering all the emergent services. Our kidney transplant program is here to solve all the end stage requirements.

Conclusion:

Water does more for our body than we give credit for so right hydration is a key for better and happier health. Person should drink water when they are thirsty or see to it the moment you wake up in the morning, you have a glass of warm water and at night also before sleeping you must have a glass of warm water. In the morning, after the warm water a person should have a healthy drink which we have mentioned or have a milk with a pinch of haldi in it.

At Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, our dedication and competence has helped many patients recover. We are done talking about kidney infections, for any confusion or query you can reach out to the professionals.

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