A kidney infection is a serious medical condition that requires prompt treatment. These infections often start as a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a bladder infection which then spreads to affect one or both kidneys.You may be able to use home remedies together with your prescribed medical treatment to ease some symptoms and improve kidney health, but you shouldn’t try to treat yourself alone.
You should always go to a doctor first, for diagnosis and to discuss treatment options.UTIs are uncomfortable, but they’re not an immediate medical emergency.
Some people make the mistake of assuming the same is true with a kidney infection.Kidney infections are serious conditions and they do require medical attention.
Untreated, a kidney infection (sometimes called pyelonephritis) can quickly cause long-term kidney damage or kidney scarring. These infections can also cause sepsis, which can lead to shock.
