what do you do to help kidney infections??
553807
I always refer my health questions to a qualified professional.
1027663
I have the same problem. I am going to see a Urologist as this has been going on for years. Your Gyno should be your first stop, and I'm sure you do all the instructions from them-( wiping from front to back, urinating after sex, drinking cranberry juice or pills, drinking lots of water and in my case taking an anti biotic after sex). I would say it is time to see a kidney specialist as UTI's are so miserable, and sounds like you have reached tolerance to many antibiotics.
647383
drink lots and lots of water.it cleanses and at the same time detoxifies ur body by helping the kidneys 2 flush out waste from ur body.drink at least 12-16 glasses of water daily and during summer increase ur water intake.
147604
Antibiotics aren't absolutely necessary unless you are having a horrible UTI. I get them from time to time never use an antibiotic, because I simply don't like to go on lots of those. They really screw with your system, and for me, typically lead to a yeast infection. Which is then just another pill I have to be on! Drink cranberry juice and a lot of water. Drink cranberry juice regularly if you have a tendency to get a lot of UTIs. Remember to always wipe front to back...a lot of times a UTI occurs when bacteria from the stool gets into the urethra...icky I know, but true! If you don't like cranberry juice much (I am not a big fan), try to mix it with half orange juice, and it is quite tasty. Orange juice, by the way, helps in the prevention of kidney stones (which I am very prone to getting myself)...and that was a recommendation from my Urologist.
678607
I'm not a doctor or anything, but cranberry juice is supposed to flush or help clean out your kidneys from what I've read. Of course lots of water helps too.
750945
unfortunately no, just stay in touch with you doctors, ensure that you don't take medicines that are toxic to kidneys since kidneys excrete creatinine, good luck
1112975
I agree with the person who suggested Uristat.  It helps with the pain and makes you not need to pee as often.  Just don't worry that your pee will be bright orange.  However, you may need antibiotics to help your body fight off the infection.  If it doesn't seem to be getting better soon, see a doctor.\n\nWhen I first had symptoms of a UTI, I drank as much water as I possibly could.  I read that it helps flush the bacteria out of your urinary tract.  I don't know if that's true, but it did help me get over my UTI in just a few days.
181983
L-Arginine (500 mg. 4 times daily)\n&\nL-methionine (As directed n label, on empty stomach with water or juice, not with milk) This will improve kidney circulation.\nPotassium is a kidney stimulant. If serum potassium level is elevated, do NOT take.\nCut back on animal protein. Meat puts stress on the kidneys. \nIncrease your intake of raw fruits & veggies.\nDrink distilled water. \nAvoid ibuprofen.\nAt health food store, buy something called "Chlorophyll". This enhances circulation, builds healthy cells & helps detoxify the body.\nCo-enzyme Q10 improves tissue oxygenation.\nHerbs that improve kidney function include: buchu tea; celery; parsley; cranberries; dandelion root; hydrangea; uva ursi; marshamllow tea; cornsilk tea; goldenrod tea; juniper berries; nettle; red clover.
299243
Drink more water. Try to drink 12 full glasses of water a day. Drinking lots of water helps to flush away the substances that form stones in the kidneys.\n\nYou can also drink ginger ale, lemon-lime sodas, and fruit juices. But water is best. Limit your coffee, tea, and cola to one or two cups a day because the caffeine may cause you to lose fluid too quickly.\n\nYour doctor may ask you to eat more of some foods and to cut back on other foods. For example, if you have a uric acid stone, your doctor may ask you to eat less meat, because meat breaks down to make uric acid.
524519
Joe, you may have a urinary tract infection, or you may be passing stones. I think there is a couple more things it could be as well. I would suggest you see a doctor very soon. In the mean time, try to drink more water. Cranberry juice is also supposed to be very good at flushing out your kidneys. Avoid drinks with caffeine or a lot of added sugar.\n\nThis is the best advice I know to give you at this time. I hope it helps.\n\nSincerely,\nTerry
856406
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
763416
sulfa meds are good, so is macrobid. also drink only water for the next few days. azo and pyridium is good for the  burning and itching although it can turn your urine orange. cranberry vitiams are very good for keeping uti's away
390840
It sounds a lot more like you have a urinary tract infection.  You should visit the doctor immediately to get your urine tested to see if A. you are pregnant or B. you have a urinary tract or kidney infection.  If you do not get this checked out soon, a urinary tract infection can develope into a kidney infection which is VERY painful.  It's simple to cure though - just get to the doctor so he/she can get you some antibiotics.
130694
A urine sample first of all.  Then the Dr may give antibiotics if it is an infection of the bladder, kidneys or unrinary tract.\n\nIf it is not just an infection, it may be kidney stones being passed, although that would be more painful than just burning.\n\nOver the counter help is available such as "ural".  Sometimes drinking lots of pure cranberry juice can help, but see the Dr first.
380115
You may not believe this, but after a year and a half of taking antibiotics for a recurring UTI, and ending up in the hospital in anaphactic shock, I was told to buy a bunch of parsley, rinse it off, boil it in 1 qt of water, drink the broth and eat the parsley.  At this point I was willing to try anything, so I tried it.  I have not had a UTI in 6 years.
716654
A bowel cleanse will work wonders.\n\nColon Cleanse\nhttp://www.soundfeelings.com/free/colon_cleansing.htm#recipe\nBowel cleanse\nhttp://www.curezone.com/schulze/herbal_colon_cleanse_1_2.asp\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
1113993
I am sorry to hear about your dad,it annoys me when people on yahoo answers tell people who have kidney failure to drink plenty,as this is the wost thing you can do, anyway your poor dad may find relief from swabbing his mouth with moistened swabs.chewing gum wont help as he wont be making much saliva at the moment.