Treatment of Kidneys Infection
Usually recommended antibiotics taken by mouth because there is a risk that the infection spreads to the kidneys.
* For a simple bladder infection you take antibiotics over 3 days (women) or 7 to 14 days (males). For a bladder infection with complications such as pregnancy, or diabetes, or a minor kidney infection, usually take antibiotics for 7 to 14 days.
* It is important that you finish all the antibiotics, even if you feel better. People who do not finish their antibiotics may have an infection that is more difficult to treat.
Commonly used antibiotics include trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, amoxicillin, Augmentin, doxycycline and fluoroquinolones. The doctor will also need to know if you might be pregnant.
Also may recommend medications to relieve burning pain and the urgent need to urinate. Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) is the most common of these drugs. You still need to take antibiotics.
Any person with a bladder or kidney infection should drink plenty of water.
Some women have repeated or recurrent bladder infections and the doctor may suggest several different ways to treat them.
* Take a single dose of an antibiotic after sexual contact can prevent these infections, which occur after sexual activity.
* Take a course of antibiotics for 3 days at home used for infections diagnosed based on symptoms may work for some women.
* Some women may also try taking a single daily dose of an antibiotic to prevent infection.