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What do I do about a kidney infection?


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Kidney Infection:

  1. Inflammation of the kidney due to a bacterial infection is known as kidney infection.
  2. The inflammation of the kidney is due to a specific type of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria.
  3. The UTI usually begins in the urethra or bladder and travels to the kidneys.
  4. Example of bacteria causing kidney infection: Escherichia Coli.

Symptoms of kidney infection:

  1. Unbearable pain in the abdomen.
  2. Frequent urge of urination.
  3. Fever, nausea and vomiting.
  4. Burning sensation or pain when urinating.

Treatment of kidney infection:

  1. Antibiotics are used to treat kidney infections.
  2. Antibiotics depend on which type of bacteria infect the kidney.

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