What causes a kidney infection?

If it is repeated could be a faulty valve in the kidney which allows backflushing and causes infection. A curve at the end of the spine such as those seen in very mild spina bifida also causes frequent infections as it catches the bladder.

I understand a kidney infection is often when a urinary tract infection has been left untreated. Urinary tract infections are usually caused by a bacterial infection - short distance from one area to another - Always, always wipe from front to back!! Otherwise it can be caused by something messing up the delicate balance of good bacteria in the area. Too much soap or perfumed products; too much sugar in your diet; too much yeast in your diet... If it's a kidney infection you need to see a doctor and get it checked out properly, quickly. If it's a urinary tract infection, you need to rebalance the natural order. You can buy tablets, sachets and creams over the counter, but they've never worked as well or as quickly for me as the following. Firstly, cooling and relieving on the ichy sore area - Live natural yoghurt - definately no sugar, or fruit added!!! Smear a little on the area - or on a pantliner works well. You'll have to change often and Yes, it does cook and smell pretty bad; but it does relieve the pain - therefore worth it. Secondly, pearl barley water - not juice. You need pearl barley, you have to put about a centimeter in the bottom of a pan and fill the pan with water and boil it until the barley goes soft and the water goes cloudy, then you have to drink the water off it. I guarantee this will work within a few hours if you drink it all; but it is minging! I did however, once make a friend for life from this advice. Cranberry juice is a more palitable option for most, but it must have no sugar in it or it won't do the job - which is pretty hard to come by. I hope you feel better soon.

Could be bacterial from the bladder, or some kind of inflammation. All I know is they are very painful! Drink lots of water/cranberry juice.

It could be a viral infection that causes it or a urinary tract infection that was not treated that spread to the kidneys. Hope this info helps. Regards, GreekCrusader Dog & Health Expert http://www.BadBreathDog.com/bbd.htm ***This is my signature. Not Advertisement or SPAM***

usually a bladder infection, and this is caused by not drinking enough water. Try drinking lots of water and cranberry juice. AZO is a product in the women's section next to yeats infections that helps. You will most likely need antibotics along with lots of water to heal correctly and get rid of the infection. Please see a doctor. The pain will only get worst.

alcohol, drinking too much

Not drinking enought water during the day

I only know when ive had an untreated urine infection i have ended up with a kidney infection.Very unpleasant thing to have. Not sure what else might cause one x

Bladder issues might have something to do with it. I had severe bladder infections for a long time. Without treatment it backs up into your kidneys. 'Kidney infection typically occurs when bacteria enter your urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply. Bacteria can also infect your kidneys by way of your bloodstream. Most infections that enter your kidneys through your bloodstream originate from another infected area of your body, such as a skin infection or from an infected foreign body, such as a hip prosthesis or an infected heart value.' I hear strep infection can also be a big cause.