can a kidney infection cause kidney failure?

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I have a severe kidney infection, had 2 antibotic shots, 2 types of oral antibotics, on bed rest no prev hx. Very SCARED

also pregnant

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From the course of action done to you ; most likely your problem is a case of Urinary tract infection . From the following info, you'll discover that a prior hx of freq or repeated kidney infections (Pyelonephritis- infection with pus in the kidney's neprhon cells)) in childhood is attributable to kidney failure. So you shouldn't be too concerned that your acute particular problem ( one time case) of a severe kidney infection -may indicate or cause kidney failure as you had no previous hx.


There are a number of known causes of kidney or renal failure as it's called . .The commonest causes are diabetes, high blood pressure and a painless inflammation of the kidneys called glomerulonephritis. (a progressive loss of the filtering units ;nephrons; in the kidney.)


Other common causes are the inherited condition of cysts in the kidneys (polycystic kidney disease); repeated kidney infections or kidney infections (pyelonephritis) in childhood; and obstruction to the urine flow.


The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body. You may have a UTI if you notice

Pain or burning when you use the bathroom
Fever, tiredness or shakiness
An urge to use the bathroom often
Pressure in your lower belly
Urine that smells bad or looks cloudy or reddish
If you think you have a UTI, it is important to see your doctor. Your doctor can tell if you have a UTI by testing a sample of your urine. Treatment with medicines to kill the infection will make it better, often in one or two, days.


An infection occurs when bacteria from your intestinal tract travels from your rectum up your urethra to your bladder, where it can cause cystitis or just continue to multiply in your urinary tract without causing any symptoms (a condition called asymptomatic bacteriuria). In either case, the bacteria may continue to travel up the ureters and cause a kidney infection, a serious condition that can lead to premature labor and other complications.


Does pregnancy make me more likely to get UTIs?

Being pregnant makes you more susceptible to urinary tract infections of all kinds. Higher levels of the hormone progesterone relax the muscles of the ureters, causing them to stretch out. Your growing uterus may compress the ureters, making it difficult for urine to flow through them as quickly and freely as it normally does. And later in pregnancy, the baby presses on your bladder, making it hard to empty it completely when you pee. The upshot of these changes is that it takes longer for urine to pass through your urinary tract, giving bacteria more time to multiply and take hold before being flushed out.

This is why your practitioner will test your urine for bacteria during your first prenatal visit, whether you have symptoms or not. If this initial test is negative, your chances of developing a UTI later in pregnancy are small. But if you're among the 5 to 7 percent of pregnant women who do have bacteria in their urine, you'll be treated with antibiotics to clear it out. If this kind of infection were left untreated, you'd have a 30 percent chance of developing a kidney infection during your pregnancy.


What are the symptoms of a kidney infection?
Signs that the infection has spread to your kidneys (and that you need medical attention immediately) may include:

• A high fever (often with shaking, chills, or sweats)

• Pain in your lower back or in your side just under your ribs, on one or both sides, and possibly in your abdomen

• Nausea and vomiting

• Puss or blood in the urine (may be hard to see with the naked eye)

With a kidney infection you may also have some of the symptoms of cystitis. A kidney infection is the most common serious medical complication of pregnancy. It can lead to premature labor and other problems, so you need to be seen and treated right away.

What if I get a UTI while I'm pregnant?

If you develop cystitis during your pregnancy or you test positive for bacteria in your urinary tract at your first prenatal appointment, you'll be given a seven- to ten-day course of oral antibiotics. (A number of antibiotics are safe to take during pregnancy.) If you've been having cystitis symptoms, the antibiotics will probably relieve them within a few days, but it's really important to complete the entire course of treatment anyway, in order to get rid of all of the bacteria in your urinary tract.

After treatment, you'll be tested again to make sure the infection is gone. Repeat urine cultures should then be done at regular intervals throughout your pregnancy to be sure you don't get infected again. Up to 40 percent of pregnant women who get one UTI will develop another infection. If you keep getting bladder infections, you may be put on a constant low dose of antibiotics until you give birth to prevent the infections from recurring.

If you develop a kidney infection during pregnancy, you'll be hospitalized so you can receive antibiotics intravenously and be monitored for signs of premature labor. After you're cured, you'll be tested frequently and may be given preventive antibiotic treatment for the remainder of your pregnancy, as you'll be at risk for getting another kidney infection.

What can I do to avoid getting an infection?
Take these steps to minimize your chances of getting a UTI:

• Drink plenty of water, at least eight 8-ounce glasses a day.

• Don't ignore the urge to pee. And empty your bladder completely when you urinate.

• After a bowel movement, wipe yourself from front to back to prevent bacteria in the stool from getting near the urethra. Keep your genital area clean with mild soap and water.

• Clean your genital area and pee before and after sexual intercourse.

• Drink cranberry juice. Studies show that cranberry juice can reduce bacteria levels and discourage new bacteria from taking hold in the urinary tract. (Drinking cranberry juice won't cure an existing infection, though, so if you're having symptoms, you still need to see your practitioner right away to get a prescription for antibiotics.)

• Avoid feminine hygiene products (sprays or powders) and strong soaps that can irritate your urethra and genitals and make them a better breeding ground for bacteria. And don't use douches during pregnancy.

• Wear all-cotton underwear and cotton-crotch pantyhose.


I hope my thorough and well researched answer will allay your anxieties. And answer all of your concerns. This is a tailored answer to you as you are pregnant. Furthermore, i too, have freq bouts with UTI due to menopause.

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can a kidney infection cause kidney failure?
I have a severe kidney infection, had 2 antibotic shots, 2 types of oral antibotics, on bed rest no prev hx. Very SCARED

Answer 7

There are a number of known causes of kidney failure but in quite a lot of people the cause is never found. The commonest causes are diabetes, high blood pressure and a painless inflammation of the kidneys called glomerulonephritis. There is a progressive loss of the filtering units (nephrons) in the kidney.

Other common causes are the inherited condition of cysts in the kidneys (polycystic kidney disease); repeated kidney infections or kidney infections (pyelonephritis) in childhood; and obstruction to the urine flow.

A quick summary of the common causes of kidney failure:

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Diabetes
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High blood pressure
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Glomerulonephritis
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Polycystic kidney disease
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Scarring from kidney infection in childhood
* Obstruction


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You really need to find out what causes your kidney infections. If you do not get the infection properly treated or controlled you can indeed cause your kidneys damage resulting in failure. I am very sorry to tell you that but it is true. Please get in touch with a doctor who knows alot about kidneys.

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