Urinary Tract Infection Speeds Up The Progression of Kidney Failure

The progression of kidney function decline is affected by many factors including instable illness condition, irregular drug use, poor diet and poor nursing care, etc. But the first cause which leads to the quick decline of renal function is urinary tract infection.

Urinary tract infection relapses or it does not heal for a long time, which will damage kidney tissues, lead to various complications and prevent the recovery of kidney function. When it develops to chronic nephropyelitis, chronic kidney failure will occur.

How to prevent urinary tract infection in kidney failure?

1. Know the cause of urinary tract infection

Kidney patinets have low immunity and there is limitation of fluid, this will make your urine concentrated and produce less urine. In this way, it will have decreased function to flush the bacteria. Therefore, urinary tract infection is easy to occur.

2. Kidney stone

Kidney stone will block urinary tract. You should take timely treatment in this condition.

3. Other causes

Other causes can also lead to urinary tract infection. They are all related to bacteria attack and abnormal urinary tract function.

As for the treatment of urinary tract infection, we should first take exact tests including routine blood test and urinary sediment smear.

In daily life, kidney patients should keep balance of fluid and electrolytes. Consume enough fluid so as to prevent bacteria from attacking your kidneys. Some patients can take traditional herbal medicine for heat-clearing and detoxification.

As for patients with repeated infection or long time no heal, they had better check if there is urinary tract stone, abnormality of kidney or ureter to avoid delaying your condition. If you have any question, you can leave a message below or email kidneycares@hotmail.com.