What is the best treatment for a kidney infection?

Answer by  cindy (1484)

No matter where the site of an infection is the first line treatment is antibiotics. A kidney infection is no different. However, the duration of antibiotic use is generally longer.

Answer by  starmlw (960)

A kidney infection is diagnosed by either a urine culture or an ultrasound. Treatments include antibiotics by mouth, and drinking plenty of liquids. Some people report relief from drinking cranberry juice. While the acid in the juice has been shown to loosen some bacteria from the urinary tract, it does not cure the infection.

Answer by  dryuha (735)

The best treatment will be an antibiotics that is sensitive to the specific bacteria. You are also advice to drink a lot of water and cranberry juice.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

The best remedy for a kidney infection is cranberry juice and lots of just plain water. Also increase vitamin c by drinking lemon juice. Barley juice also is very effective.