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Home remedies for kidney infection :

Yogurt, curd and buttermilk : Increase the intake of these three foods. All of them have good bacteria, known as probiotics which help in killing harmful bacteria in the body and prevent an infection from spreading.

Echinacea : This herb boosts the immune system slightly. Taking Echinacea can improve the chances that the body itself fights of the infection.

Cranberry juice : This is one of the most researched remedy for kidney infection and UTIs. Take cranberry juice regularly to help the kidney in getting over the infection.

Berries : Even the juice of other berries, like blueberry, blackberry and strawberry are great in case of kidney infection. They all support the body in getting rid of an infection.

Drink more water : Increase the intake of clean water. It makes the body urinate more, making the kidneys work regularly.

Eat foods rich in Vitamin C like lemon, guava, mango etc. They improve the urinary function.

Honey : Take 1 tablespoon of honey few times a day. Honey is an anti-bacterial substance and as such helps in case of a bacterial infection of the kidney.

Garlic : Just as honey, garlic too works against many kinds of pathogens. Taking garlic cloves has the same effect as taking honey. So, one can take a combination of both for a more powerful effect on the pathogens.

Corn silk : Take some silk ( or hair of maize ) of corn and put it in water. Boil this solution and drink it. Corn silk water has been known to improve the functioning of the urinary system.

Dandelion root : Make a tea using powdered dandelion root. It is a diuretic and helps the kidney flush out toxins from the body.

If there is fever, make the body sweat to reduce it. If there is vomiting, one can eat cardamoms to control it.

These are some home remedies for kidney infection. They can relieve the symptoms like back pain, nausea and difficulty in urination for time being. Kidney infection is combated by the body's own immune system. If the body is unable to get over the infection, then symptoms worsen quickly. There can be high fever, painful urination, blood in urine, confusion, dizziness, random sharp pains and even chronic back pain. Kidney is a vital body organ. One should not neglect this disease and get medical care promptly.

During this time, eat foods that help the kidney to heal quickly, like pineapple, hops and drink green tea.