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Kidney infection
Diagnosis
The following procedures will assist the healthcare provider in diagnosing kidney infection.
- Physical examination: The patient’s kidney infection can only be determined by a healthcare provider. They could have a kidney infection if they experience fever and side pain along with symptoms of a urinary tract infection.
- Laboratory test: The patient may be requested to provide a urine sample to be tested for bacteria, blood, or pus in order to rule out kidney infection. Additionally, a blood sample for a culture may be taken by the healthcare provider. A lab test called a culture is used to examine the blood for bacteria or other organisms.
- Imaging test: A voiding cystourethrogram, an ultrasound, or a CT scan are a few other examinations that may be performed. A contrast dye is injected during a voiding cystourethrogram in order to capture X–rays of the bladder both while it’s full and when someone is peeing.
Treatment
- Antibiotics medication: For kidney infections, antibiotics are the initial line of treatment. Based on the patient’s health and the bacteria detected in the urine tests, the medications used and the duration of the therapy are determined.
After receiving treatment, kidney infection symptoms frequently start to disappear within a few days. However, the patient might need to keep taking antibiotics for another week or more. Even if patients begin to feel better, they must complete the entire course of antibiotics.
To ensure that the infection is treated, the healthcare provider can recommend a second urine culture test. They will require another round of medicines if the infection is still there. An extended course of antibiotics may be necessary if the patient is really sick or isn’t getting better after taking the medication.
- Severe kidney infections: Patient could require hospitalization if the kidney infection is severe. Antibiotics and fluids administered through an arm vein might be part of the treatment. The severity of the infection will determine how long the patient has to stay in the hospital.
- Recurrent kidney infections: The patient may experience recurrent kidney infections due to an underlying medical condition such an abnormally shaped urinary tract. They may then be referred to a nephrologist or a urologist. Surgery could be required to fix a structural issue.
When they are immediately treated, kidney infections are rarely dangerous. UTIs that can ascend to the kidneys should be avoided by maintaining excellent hygiene and properly emptying the bladder. Discuss infection prevention with the healthcare provider if a patient has a health issue that increases their risk of contracting an infection.