UTI Can Scar Your Kidneys

A urinary tract infection can spread to the kidney. It can cause scarring of renal tissues.

It affects the children most. The delay in diagnosis leads to inflammation and damage.

It occurs in cases of recurrent infections/ severe forms of infection.

What Causes Urinary Tract Infections?

It is the E.coli bacteria. It leads to urinary system infections.

It enters through the urethral opening.

It causes – burning sensation, pain, and increased urination.

How Does UTI Reach the Kidney?

When the infection gets severe. The bacteria from the urethra. It travels upwards to the kidneys.

It causes inflammation in the renal cells. It is often delayed in treatment.

It can lead to renal damage.

The Risk Factors for UTI and Kidney Infections

Delayed treatment is the major reason that leads to renal damage.

1. Females have a short urethra. It can ease the bacterial travel to the kidneys.

In older women, UTIs are common. It is due to the hormonal decline and weakened pelvic floor.

Recurrent infection leads to the kidney.

2. An obstruction to the urinary flow increases the risk of infection.

The blockage can be caused by –

Kidney stone or enlarged prostate

3. Children are prone to UTI infections. It happens due to –

Constipation

Urinary obstruction

Vesicoureteral Reflux- back flow of the urine

4. Medical conditions –

Diseases like diabetes, HIV. It lowers immunity.

It elevates the risk of getting a severe infection.

5. Multiple infections-

When an infection occurs again and again, it causes an additive effect.

It leads to an injury in the kidney.

It can lead to scarring.

6. The long-term use of a catheter can also increase the risk.

It directly opens a passage for bacteria.

7. Unhygienic conditions –

Using public toilets.

Not clearly washing the pubic area.

Not changing intimate clothing.

Why is a Kidney Infection a Serious Condition?

Long-term infection can cause systemic infection. It can cause severe renal injury.

It can lead to tissue scarring.

• It causes high blood pressure.

• Leakage of protein into the urine

• Chronic kidney disorder

• Permanent damage

What Are the Signs That a UTI Has Spread to the Kidneys?

• Very high fever

• Shivering

• Pain in the groin area

• Pain in the back and sides

• Painful urination

• Cloudy urine

• Smelly urine

• Nausea

• Vomiting

The Medicines for UTI

It involves a course of antibiotics –

• Nitrofurantoin

• Fosfomycin

• Cephalexin

• Ciprofloxacin

The Painkillers-

• Ibuprofen

• Paracetamol

Increase water intake. It dissolves toxins. Helps excrete bacteria.

Why Choose Aprazer Healthcare for Kidney Medicines?

Aprazer Healthcare is the leading nephrology medicine manufacturer.

It is the leading pharmaceutical medicine manufacturer.

It manufactures a wide range of products treating infections-

• Antibiotic combinations

• NSAIDS combinations

• Antispasmodic combinations

With multiple manufacturing plants across India, Aprazer Healthcare is recognized as the largest drug manufacturer and exporter.

It manufactures WHO-GMP-compliant drugs.