Do Kidney Cysts Cause Urinary Tract Infections

2014-04-17 03:10

Do kidney cysts cause urinary tract infections (UTI)? Generally speaking, simple kidney cysts are usually benign and do not cause any symptoms. But polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is very troublesome. It can cause many symptoms and complication. UTI is a common complication of PKD. In the following, we will discuss this topic.

How do you know whether you have UTI or not?

When you have the below signs and symptoms, you should have a talk with your doctor and have a test to make sure whether it is caused by UTI or not. And then take measures as early as possible. -A strong, persistent urge to urinate,

-Strong smelling urine

-Passing frequent, small amounts of urine

-A burning sensation when urinating

-Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola- colored

-Pain in lower belly

How to treat UTI?

Antibiotics are the typical treatment for a UTI. The number of days your doctor will have you take antibiotics depends on your infection and the type of antibiotic medicine. But you can take steps to reduce your chance of getting a UTI in the first place.

-Drinking a lot pf water helps make the urine less concentrated and wash out the infection-causing bacteria. Some herbal tea, vegetables and fruits are diuretic, such as dandelion, nettle leaf, parsley, watermelon, etc. Drinking cranberry juice is also beneficial for UTI.

-Urinating frequently and completely to empty your bladder each time.

If the urinary tract infection can not be controlled better, the bacteria can spread to the cysts in the kidneys to cause kidney infection and further kidney damage. Shrinking your kidney cysts and protecting your kidney function may be helpful for controlling UTI and other symptoms. If you would like to do so, you can contact our online doctor. We are Kidney Hospital in China and glad to serve for you.

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