how do you get a kidney infection?
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A kidney infection or medically known as Pyelonephritis is caused by Strep infection which is a bacteria (E. coli, klebsiella, etc.) If you have one and havent seen a Dr. I urge that you do ASAP..Kidney infections are dangerous & nothing to take lightly...If left untreated, they can cause blood poisoning, loss of a kidney, or perhaps even death!!!
1087877
You need to get to a doctor now. Waiting too long to treat a kidney infection can cause kidney failure.
163753
Sounds like a urinary tract infection, or a kidney stone. You should probably get it checked out. Just to be sure.
83415
It could be a kidney infection.
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There are four different kinds of kidney stones.  There are a number of things you can do to prevent them.\n\nDrink regular fluids. 10 to 12 good sized glasses each day. This 'flushes' the kidneys and urinary tubes. Kidney stones can make you more susceptible to urinary infections, drinking water helps prevent those infections.\n\nSpread fluid intake evenly throughout the day. You want the fluids to dilute the substances that produce the stones, e.g. calcium, from building up.\n\nDrink water. This should account for at least half of your fluid intake.\n\nDrink more fluids in hot weather- your body needs more to regulate it's temperature.\n\nLemonade, (real lemonade made with lemons) is very good for you. The citrate helps prevent infection.\n\nYour doctor may ask you to change your diet. It depends on which type of kidney stone you are prone to. Your doctor may ask you to cut back on meat, salt, foods high in oxalate such as chocolate, nuts or green leaf vegetables.\n\nYour doctor may prescribe medication to help kidney stone formation such as Allopurinol, pencillamine, diuretics, potassium citrate are just some of the drugs that can help, but drug type will depend on the type of stone or underlying condition.\n\nIf you have the most common type of stones, calcium stones, avoid foods high in calcium and foods rich in oxylates such as cola, chocolate, tea, leafy vegetables, and peanuts.\n\nIf you have uric acid stones a diet low in animal proteins is recommended, particularly poultry.  Also avoid red wine.\n\nI hope this information and these websites are helpful to you.
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Back pain is often associated with the kidneys.  Your kidneys are located near your back, alongside your spine, but above your waistline. Each kidney contains over a million nephrons. These nephrons are necessary for proper kidney function.   Nephrotoxicity, one of the most common kidney problems, occurs when your body is exposed to a drug or toxin that causes damage to your kidneys.   When kidney damage occurs, you are unable to rid your body of excess urine, and wastes. Your blood electrolytes (such as potassium, and magnesium) will all become elevated. These conditions can often cause pain.
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dont drink too much as you said the kidneys are already deteriorating as this can put to much strain on them,plain water would be best ,avoid all drugs,unless prescribed by doctor,NO alcohol salt free diet.DO NOT DRINK AS MUCH WATER AS POSSIBLE you should not drink more than 2litres a day unless you have been told
892102
It could be a kidney problem and they are NOTHING to play around with. Get yourself to a doctor ASAP. You don't want to wind up on dialysis and needing a kidney transplant.
940107
Your kidneys get rid of toxins in your body and it is called urine.  If your body no longer made urine you would be in kidney failure and you would need kidney dialysis to rid your body of the toxins.  If you opted to not have dialysis you would become septic (infected) and die.  Who woulda thought?
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Sympstoms\n1.Changes in Urination\nKidneys make urine, so when the kidneys are failing, the urine may change. You may have to get up at night to urinate. Urine may be foamy or bubbly. You may urinate more often, or in greater amounts than usual, with pale urine. \nYou may urinate less often, or in smaller amounts than usual with dark colored urine. Your urine may contain blood. You may feel pressure or have difficulty urinating. \n\n2: Swelling\nFailing kidneys don't remove extra fluid, which builds up in your body causing swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands.\n\n3: Fatigue\nHealthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin (a-rith'-ro-po'-uh-tin) that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less erythropoietin. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, your muscles and brain become tired very quickly. This condition is called anemia, and it can be treated.\n\n\nPrevention:\nKeep your blood pressure below 130/80. Learn to check your blood pressure at home. \nIf you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar as close to normal as possible. Your doctor will want you to check your blood sugar several times each day. \nMaintain a healthy weight. This can help you prevent other diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. \nMaintain healthy levels of fats (lipids), such as cholesterol and triglycerides. \nDo not smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking can lead to atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow to the kidneys and increases blood pressure.
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You need a kidney fkush.\nTell your mum the doctor says you have a mild kidney infection, and gave you the following info.\n\nkidney cleanse\nhttp://www.curezone.com/cleanse/kidney/default.asp\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_12678_kidney-cleansing-fast.html\nhttp://www.falconblanco.com/health/cleansing/kidney.html\nhttp://www.healingdaily.com/colon-kidney-detoxification.htm\nhttp://www.healthfree.com/cleansing_programs_kidney.html
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If you had a bladder infection it would not be comfortable to urinate.  If you feel it is internal and not your spine, it could be kidney infection.  I would defiantly see a doctor.\n\nUmm...not defiantly...Definitely
439152
you probably should check to see if your pregnant or this could be a kidney infection.
519884
You can also use high doses of over-the-counter NSAIDS. Just watch the daily limit and try to take care of your kidneys.
108759
stones, infection, cancer, many sorts of kidney disease.  You should seek medical attention
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Your kidneys will have to work hard.
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You'll need a thorough evaluation by a specialist in urinary tract diseases.  They're called "urologists" or "nephrologists". \n\n You also need to realize that arguing with the ER physician is totally counterproductive.  Niether you, nor I with my medical background, are capable of determining whether or not either of us has kidney stones based upon how we feel.  We both would need a battery of tests, including blood work and x-rays, to determine whether or not kidney stones are indeed present.\n\nSince you have history of kidney infections, it is entirely possible there is a locus of infection somewhere in your urinary system.  The specialist I mentioned is the person to determine whether this is the case.  There's a situation known as "polycystic kidneys" wherein there are cysts - a few or a lot - on the kidneys.  These can be reservoirs for infection.  That's by no means a diagnosis, just one of several possible causes for your bleeding and pain.  And if you're thinking it's possible to have a kidney infection without pain - you're right.\n\nSometimes you have to get pushy in order to get a proper evaluation and follow-up care.  The ER is a busy place and it can often get plenty crazy, and yes, people can be overlooked and sometimes, though no hospital would ever freely admit it, test results can be misinterpreted in the wild rush to treat everybody.  SO:  go to your own doctor and ask for a referral to one of those kidney specialists.\nIf payment is a problem, also visit your office of social services, who can help you deal with the unpleasant aspects of health care affordability.\n\nYou have my sympathy.  It's a real bi*ch when you hurt - and kidney problems can hurt like the blazes - and seemingly can't get the care and attention you need.