How to prevent Kidney infection?

What is a kidney infection? 

A kidney infection is a serious health condition caused by bacteria that infect one or both kidneys. The kidney infection is termed as pyelonephritis. 

The pair of kidneys are the part of the urinary tract that makes urine by filtering the waste products from the blood. The thin tubes known as ureters stem from each kidney and drain the urine into the bladder, which stores the urine until it is excreted out of the body through another tube called a urethra. 

Sometimes, infection-causing bacteria find their way into the urinary tract through the genitals, gradually moving up to the kidneys and infecting them. 

When left untreated, these infections can progress into a more serious condition and can cause permanent damage to the kidneys. 

However, kidney infections can be naturally tackled with timely and effective treatment by Ayurveda. Let’s see how to prevent kidney infection with the help of Ayurveda. 

 

What are the causes of kidney infection? 

The common cause of kidney infection is the infection in the bladder. Once the bladder gets affected, the bacteria reach the kidney and then start damaging it too. E.coli is the bacteria found to be the major cause of kidney infection. In some other cases, infection from other sites in the body may also travel through the blood and into the kidneys. Furthermore, very rarely, people can get a kidney infection after surgery. 

What are the symptoms of kidney infection? 

If you have a kidney infection, you may notice one or more of the following symptoms: 

●      Fever and chills

●      Vomiting

●      Nausea

●      Pain in the back, sides, or groin

●      Pain in the lower abdomen

●      Frequent urination

●      Pain or burning when urinating

●      Blood in the urine

●      Cloudy or foul smell urine

●      Foamy urine 

 

How does Ayurveda cure kidney infections? 

Allopathic treatment is popularly known to relieve the symptoms of kidney infection temporarily, but it doesn’t work to eradicate the main cause of the disease. Antibiotics are the first line of treatment for kidney infections suggested by doctors. Moreover, if kidney infections get severe, the patients are advised to go for procedures like kidney transplants and dialysis, which can cause a number of complications. 

However, Ayurveda treatment for kidney infection saves a person from going through such procedures and complications. The treatment helps to ease the symptoms and eliminate the cause of kidney infections. It works to subside kidney damage and kill bacteria growth. 

Ayurvedic treatment for kidney infection is also very beneficial in cleansing the urinary tracts. Ayurvedic treatment comprises herbal formulations which make kidney infection treatment an effective one and function to preserve normal pH and reduce bacterial load. 

 

How to prevent kidney infection? 

Kidney infection generally results due to the growth of infection-causing bacteria from the lower urinary tract up to the kidneys. Thus, it is important to not have bacteria in the urethra or bladder. The following steps can help prevent kidney infection:

 

●      Keep your body sufficiently hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Increasing fluid intake will help flush out bacteria, waste, and toxic products from your kidneys, keeping them clean and healthy. 

●      Eat plenty of fiber so that stools come out easily and do not irritate or cause skin lesions. Constipation increases the risk of developing a kidney infection. 

●      No matter what, don’t hold the urge and the need to urinate. Find a toilet to answer the call of nature as soon as you feel the urge. Develop a habit of going to the bathroom every 4–6 hours to urinate. 

●      After intercourse, emptying the bladder and washing the genitals can help eliminate any bacteria forming in the urethra. It will help prevent bacteria from spreading. 

●      Refrain from using feminine products that can irritate the urethra, such as deodorant sprays and douches. 

●      One must follow and make a habit of good personal hygiene practices to prevent bacteria from entering the body. 

●      Pain in the lower abdomen, back, and sides is very common when suffering from a kidney infection. You can apply hot compresses to reduce the pain, relax the muscles of the abdomen, and relieve the pressure from the bladder. 

●      Parsley juice or tea works wonders as it acts as a cleanser for the kidneys by improving increased urine flow. This means it can help flush out harmful toxins and bacteria present in the kidneys. Drinking parsley tea helps to combat kidney infections.

 

These not-so-common yet effective preventive measures help to improve the pain that kidney infection brings into your life. These are complementary solutions to ayurvedic treatment for kidney infection. 

Get to know more about how to prevent kidney infection by reaching us at Karma Ayurveda. 

Since 1937, Karma Ayurveda, a kidney care center that provides an effective treatment to cure the condition of kidney infections and other kidney diseases. It helps to enhance the overall well-being of a person.