Pyelonephritis and methods of treating it with folk remedies at home. Treatment of kidney pyelonephritis with folk remedies Pyelonephritis in men treatment with folk remedies

About 2/3 of all urological diseases occur due to acute or chronic pyelonephritis. This pathology is infectious in nature and is accompanied by damage to one or two kidneys. Their inflammation is provoked by various bacteria, although sometimes the disease develops against the background of other diseases internal organs. Women are more prone to pyelonephritis, which is explained by individual characteristics anatomical structure vagina and urethra. Treatment of the disease is carried out comprehensively by taking medications and following a number of rules.

What is pyelonephritis

The disease is an infectious-inflammatory process in the kidneys caused by the action of pathogenic bacteria. They affect several parts of these paired organs at once:

• interstitial tissue - the fibrous base of the kidney;
• parenchyma - functionally active epithelial cells of these paired organs;
• pelvis - cavities in the kidney, similar to a funnel;
• renal tubules.

In addition to the pyelocaliceal system, damage can also affect the glomerular apparatus with blood vessels. At an early stage the disease disrupts main function kidney membranes - urine filtration. A characteristic feature The onset of inflammation is aching pain in the lumbar region. The disease can be acute or chronic. If you suspect pyelonephritis, you should contact a nephrologist. If diagnosis is not made in a timely manner and treatment is not started, the following complications may develop:

• kidney abscess;
• hypotension;
• sepsis;
• bacterial shock;
• kidney carbuncle;
• renal failure.

Spicy

Acute pyelonephritis develops as a result of the influence of exogenous or endogenous microorganisms that penetrate the kidney tissue. More often, right-sided localization of inflammation is noted, which is explained by the structural features of the right kidney, which causes its tendency to stagnation. In general, the following signs indicate the acute stage of this pathology:

• chills, fever;
• increasing weakness;
• tachycardia;
• dull pain in the lower back;
• dyspnea;
• temperature 38.5-39 degrees;
• fatigue;
• disturbance of urine outflow;
• headaches and muscle pain.

With bilateral inflammation of the kidneys, the patient complains of pain throughout the back and abdomen. The purulent form of the disease causes pain similar to renal colic. Impaired urine flow is manifested by an increased urge to urinate. In addition, nocturnal diuresis predominates over daytime diuresis. These symptoms may cause swelling and increased blood pressure.

Chronic

In most cases, chronic pyelonephritis is a continuation of its acute form. The most common cause is improperly selected or missing treatment. Also at risk are patients who have impaired urine passage through the upper urinary tract. A third of patients suffer from this disease since childhood due to low-grade inflammation of the parenchyma of the renal collecting apparatus.

Chronic pyelonephritis has a wave-like character: remissions are replaced by periods of exacerbation. This is the reason for the change clinical picture. During an exacerbation, the symptoms are similar to the acute form of the pathology. During the period of remission, the signs are weakly expressed. Patients complain of periodic pulsating or aching pain, which most often occur at rest. Against their background appear:

• asthenia – episodic weakness;
• rapid fatigue;
• slight increase in pressure or temperature.

Causes

The common cause of the development of the disease is bacteria: staphylococci, enterococci, chlamydia, Klebsiella, salmonella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. They go to the kidneys different ways. With cystitis, this occurs by the urinogenic (ascending) route: microorganisms penetrate into the pyelocaliceal system from the urethra in the following pathologies:

• cystitis;
• colpitis;
• prostate adenoma;
• urolithiasis disease;
• abnormalities in the structure of the urinary system.

Bacteria are introduced during manipulation of catheters. Another route of infection is hematogenous, when microbes enter the kidneys through the bloodstream from another source of inflammation in the following diseases:

• angina;
• pneumonia;
• ear infection;
• pulpitis;
• flu.

At-risk groups

Doctors identify several risk groups, which include patients prone to developing pyelonephritis. The first group consists of people with abnormalities in the structure of the urinary tract, such as:

1. Congenital anomalies. They are formed under the influence of hereditary or negative (smoking, drugs, alcohol) factors during pregnancy. The result is that malformations develop: narrowing of the ureter, underdeveloped or prolapsed kidney.
2. Anatomical structure of the genitourinary system in women. They have a shorter urethra compared to men.

Women more often suffer from this disease not only because of the special structure of the genitourinary organs. The reason for their development of this disease may be hormonal and other changes during pregnancy:

1. The hormone progesterone reduces the tone of the muscles of the genitourinary system to prevent miscarriage, but at the same time disrupts the outflow of urine.
2. The growing fetus enlarges the uterine cavity, which compresses the ureter, which also disrupts the process of urine outflow.

The last risk group consists of patients with reduced immunity. In this condition, the body cannot fully protect itself from all foreign microorganisms. A weakened immune system is typical for the following categories of patients:

• children under 5 years old;
• pregnant women;
• people with autoimmune diseases such as HIV infection and AIDS.

Provoking factors

Pyelonephritis is secondary when it develops against the background of other diseases. These include diabetes, frequent hypothermia, poor hygiene, chronic inflammatory infections. Common list factors provoking pyelonephritis include:

1. Tumors or stones in the urinary tract, chronic prostatitis. Cause stagnation and disruption of urine outflow.
2. Chronic cystitis. It's inflammation Bladder, in which the infection can spread up the urinary tract and cause kidney damage.
3. Chronic foci of inflammation in the body. These include bronchitis, furunculosis, intestinal infections, amygdalitis.
4. Sexually transmitted diseases. Trichomonas and chlamydia can penetrate through the urethra into the kidneys, which will lead to their inflammation.

Treatment of pyelonephritis at home

The disease is treated with conservative methods, but the approach must be comprehensive. Therapy, in addition to taking medications, includes adherence to a special regime. The rules concern correction of the patient’s lifestyle and nutrition. The goal of therapy is to eliminate the causative agent of pyelonephritis. Additionally, measures are being taken to normalize urine flow and strengthen the immune system. Treatment of pyelonephritis in women and men is carried out according to the same scheme, including:

1. Compliance with a special regime. Involves avoiding intense activities physical activity, avoiding hypothermia.
2. Drink plenty of fluids. Prescribed if the patient does not have edema.
3. Medical nutrition. A balanced diet helps reduce the load on the kidneys, reduce the level of creatinine and urea in the blood.
4. Taking non-hormonal medications. They are part of etiotropic and symptomatic therapy. The first one eliminates the cause of the disease, the second one copes with its symptoms.
5. Physiotherapy. Used to speed up recovery and relieve unpleasant symptoms pathology.

Compliance with the regime

Taking into account the severity of the disease, the doctor determines where pyelonephritis will be treated. Uncomplicated forms are treated at home, and the first days must be kept in bed. The patient should not overcool and play sports. In case of exacerbation, only visiting the toilet and kitchen to eat is allowed. In case of intoxication and complications, the patient needs treatment in a hospital under the supervision of a doctor. Indications for hospitalization are:

• progression chronic pyelonephritis;
• severe exacerbation of the disease;
• disturbance of urodynamics, in which it is necessary to restore the passage of urine;
• development of uncontrolled arterial hypertension.

Drink plenty of fluids

For pyelonephritis, it is necessary to increase fluid intake to 3 liters per day, but only if there is no edema. Water flushes the urinary canals, removes toxins and restores normal water-salt balance. You need to drink 6-8 glasses at regular intervals. In addition to water, to ensure an anti-inflammatory effect and normalize metabolic processes, it is useful to consume:

• rosehip decoction;
• dried fruits compote;
• mineral water with alkalis;
• weak green tea with milk or lemon;
• lingonberry and cranberry fruit drinks.

Medical nutrition

A strict diet is not required. The patient is advised to avoid salty, spicy and fatty foods, smoked foods and alcoholic drinks. Preference is given to products with vitamins B, C, P. You need to eat more vegetables and fruits, especially those that have a diuretic effect: watermelon, melon. The list of recommended products additionally includes the following products:

• baked apples;
• bright orange pumpkin;
• fermented milk;
• cauliflower;
• young beets;
• carrot.

Drug therapy

It is divided into two types: etiotropic and symptomatic. The first is necessary to eliminate the cause that caused the disturbance of renal circulation, especially venous circulation, or urine passage. Help restore urine flow surgical interventions. Taking into account the cause of the disease, the following is carried out:

• removal of prostate adenoma;
• nephropexy for nephroptosis;
• plastic surgery of the urethra;
• removal of stones from the urinary tract or kidneys;
• plastic surgery of the ureteropelvic segment.

Etiotropic treatment additionally includes anti-infective therapy - taking antibiotics depending on the causative agent of the disease. This method is used for primary and secondary pyelonephritis. Symptomatic therapy helps eliminate signs of the disease and restore the body after treatment. To perform these tasks, the following groups of drugs are prescribed:

• diuretics – eliminate swelling;
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – provide relief of inflammation;
• improving renal blood flow - effective for chronic pyelonephritis;
• immunomodulators, adaptogens – strengthen the immune system.

Physiotherapy

In medicine, physiotherapy is understood as the study of the influence of natural factors on the body. The use of the latter helps reduce the number of medications a person takes. The indication for physiotherapy is chronic pyelonephritis. The procedures increase blood supply to the kidney, improve the delivery of antibiotics to the kidneys, and eliminate spasms of these paired organs. This makes it easier for mucus, bacteria and urinary crystals to pass away. These effects have:

1. Electrophoresis of furadonin on the kidney area. The solution for this procedure includes: 100 ml of distilled water, 2.5 g of sodium hydroxide, 1 g of furadonin. To achieve results, 8-10 procedures are performed.
2. Ultrasound at a dose of 0.2-0.4 W/cm2 in pulsed mode. An ultrasound therapy session lasts 10-15 minutes. Contraindication: urolithiasis.
3. Electrophoresis of erythromycin on the kidney area. Using an electric current, a solution of 100 g of ethyl alcohol and 100 thousand units of erythromycin is delivered to the organs.
4. Thermal procedures. These include ozokerite and paraffin applications, diathermo mud, therapeutic mud, diathermy.

Drugs for the treatment of pyelonephritis

The selection of drugs for etiotropic treatment is carried out on the basis of general and biochemical tests blood and urine, during which the causative agent of the disease is identified. Only under this condition will therapy bring positive result. Different antibiotics are effective against certain bacteria:

Names of bacteria	Names of antibiotics and uroantiseptics
coli	Carbenicillin; Gentamicin; Levomycetin; phosphacine; nitrofuran compounds; Nalidixic acid; Ampicillin.
Enterobacter	Levomycetin; Ciprofloxacin; Nitrofurans; Tetracycline; Gentamicin.
	Ampicillin; Nalidixic acid; Carbenicillin; Cephalosporins; Levomycetin; Gentamicin; nitrofurans; sulfonamides.
Enterococcus	Gentamicin; Ampicillin; tetracyclines; Carbenicillin; Nitrofurans.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Gentamicin; Carbenicillin.
Staphylococcus aureus	Gentamicin; Oxacillin; Methicillin; Tetracyclines; Cephalosporins; nitrofurans.
Streptococcus	Penicillin; Carbenicillin; Tetracyclines; Gentamicin; Ampicillin; sulfonamides; nitrofurans; cephalosporins.
Mycoplasmas	Erythromycin; Tetracycline.

Antibacterial therapy based on the results of bacteriological examination of urine

Condition for success antibacterial therapy is the correspondence of the drug and the sensitivity of the pathogen to it, which is detected during bacterial testing. If the antibiotic does not work within 2-3 days, which is confirmed high level leukocytes in the blood, then it is replaced with another drug. Indications for use are determined by the type of pathogen. In general, the following groups of drugs are used:

Name of antibiotic group	Examples of drugs	Method of administration	Daily dosage
Penicillins	Ampicillin	Intramuscularly	1 g every 6 hours.
	Amoxicillin		0.5 g every 8 hours.
	Augmentin	Intramuscularly	1.2 g every 4 hours.
Aminoglycosides	Garamycin (Gentamicin)	Intravenous, intramuscular	3.5 mg/kg in 2-3 dilutions.
	Amikacin		15 mg/kg in 2 doses.
	Tobramycin		3-5 mg/kg in 2-3 injections.
Tetracyclines	Doxycycline	Intravenously, orally	0.1 g up to 2 times.
	Metacycline		0.3 g up to 2 times
	Vibramycin		0.2 g 1 time per initial stage treatment, then in a maintenance dosage of 0.1 g.
Levomycetins	Levomycetin succinate	Intramuscular, intravenous	0.5-1 g up to 3 times.
	Chloramphenicol		0.5 g up to 3-4 times.
Sulfonamides	Urosulfan		1 g up to 2 times.
	Co-Trimoxazole		480 mg 2 times.
	Biseptol	Drip	960 mg 2 times.
Nitrofurans			0.2 g 3 times.
	Furadonin		0.1-0.15 g three times.
	Furazidin		50-100 mg three times.
Quinolones	Nitroxoline		0.1 g 4 times.
			2 tablets 4 times.
	Ofloxacin		100-300 mg 2 times.
Cephalosporins	Cephalothin	Intravenously or intramuscularly	1-2 g every 4-6 hours.
	Ceftriaxone		0.5-1 g up to 1-2 times.
	Cephalexin		0.5 g up to 4 times.

Diuretics

In the presence of edema and high blood pressure It is necessary not only to limit the amount of fluid consumed. Additionally, the patient is prescribed diuretics. They are used only for prolonged pyelonephritis to relieve swelling. The most common diuretic is Furosemide:

• composition: substance of the same name – furosemide;
• release forms: capsules and solution for injection;
• therapeutic effect: short-term but pronounced diuretic effect;
• dosage for adults: 0.5-1 tablet or 20-40 mg by slow intravenous administration;
• effectiveness: 20-30 minutes after taking the tablets, 10-15 minutes after infusion into a vein.

Furosemide has a very big list side effects, therefore, herbal preparations are often used as an alternative. Examples of such drugs are:

1. Canephron. It has antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects. The composition contains centaury, rosemary, and lovage. The dose is determined by the disease, on average 2 tablets three times a day. The advantage is that it is well tolerated. Contraindications include only individual intolerance to the drug.
2. Phytolysin. It is a paste from which a suspension is prepared. Contains parsley root and lovage, birch leaves, goldenrod, sage and peppermint oils. Dosage – 1 tsp. paste in half a glass of water 3 times every day. Contraindications: pregnancy, renal failure.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

The need to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is because they help reduce inflammation in the kidneys. They inhibit cyclooxygenase, which is a key enzyme in triggering responses. As a result of taking NSAIDs, the production of inflammatory proteins slows down and cell proliferation (proliferation) is prevented. This helps to increase the effectiveness of etiotropic treatment, i.e. taking antibiotics. When taking NSAIDs, they penetrate into the inflammation site more easily.

For this reason, such drugs are used in conjunction with antibiotics. NSAIDs are not used without etiotropic therapy. The drug Indomethacin is also not used, since it leads to necrosis of the renal papillae. Among the effective NSAIDs are:

1. Voltaren. The basis is diclofenac, which has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antirheumatic and antiaggregation effects. Contraindications and side effects should be studied in the instructions, they are numerous. The average dosage of tablets is 100-150 mg in several doses, the injection solution is 75 mg (3 ml ampoule). The advantage is that in case of kidney pathologies, diclofenac accumulation is not observed.
2. Movalis. Based on meloxicam, a substance with antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity. Contraindications: severe renal failure, chronic pyelonephritis in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Dosage of different release forms: 1 tablet per day, 15 mcg intramuscularly once. The advantage is high bioavailability. Side effects are presented in a large list, so it is better to study them in detailed instructions to Movalis.
3. Nurofen. Contains ibuprofen - an analgesic and anti-inflammatory substance. Used for fever in patients with infectious and inflammatory diseases. The dosage of tablets is 200 mg up to 3-4 times daily. The advantage is that it can be used in the 1st-2nd trimester of pregnancy. The disadvantages of Nurofen include a large list of contraindications and adverse reactions.

Drugs to improve renal blood flow

For a long period of time chronic form pyelonephritis, the blood supply to the kidney tissue deteriorates. Antiaggregation and angioprojective drugs help improve microcirculation, dilate blood vessels and increase the amount of oxygen delivered to the kidneys. The main indication for their use is the treatment of chronic pyelonephritis. Commonly used antiplatelet agents include:

1. Trental. Based on pentoxifylline, it has a vasodilating effect, increases the elasticity of red blood cells. Dose for different release forms: tablets - 100 mg 3 times a day, ampoules - 200-300 mg in the morning and evening.
2. Venoruton. Includes rutoside, has phlebotonic and angioprotective effects. Reduces capillary permeability and swelling. The average dosage is 300 mg three times a day. Similar action has Troxevasin.
3. Chimes. Contains dipyridamole, a substance with immunomodulatory and antiaggregation effects. Taken in a daily dose range of 75-225 mg (1-3 tablets).
4. Heparin. Anticoagulant based on sodium heparin. Has an antithrombotic effect, reduces platelet aggregation. Dose for intravenous administration– 15 IU/kg/h.

Immunomodulators and adaptogens

The cause of pyelonephritis is often a deficiency of the T-suppressor function of lymphocytes. In this regard, patients with this diagnosis need to take immunomodulators and adaptogens. These drugs accelerate the formation of protective antibodies. Indication for use: treatment of chronic pyelonephritis in the acute stage. Examples of immunomodulators and adaptogens are:

1. Timalin. Normalizes the function of B and T lymphocytes. It is administered intramuscularly at 10-20 mg daily. The duration of treatment is 5-6 days.
2. Levamisole (Dekaris). Stabilizes the function of T- and B-lymphocytes, stimulates phagocytosis, thereby increasing the interferon-producing ability of the body. Prescribed in a course of 2-3 weeks. Dose – 150 mg every 3 days.
3. T-activin. Dosage – 100 mcg daily for intramuscular administration.
4. Methyluracil. Take 1 g up to 4 times a day for a course of 15 days.
5. Tincture of Chinese lemongrass or ginseng (adaptogens). The recommended dose per day is 30-40 drops up to 3 times. Take adaptogens until the end of treatment of the disease.
6. Multivitamin complexes Duovit, Vitrum or Supradin. Replenishes the lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. Dosage is: 1 tablet per day.

Treatment of pyelonephritis with folk remedies

Herbal medicine is not used as the main method of treatment; it is indicated as a complement to medications and physical procedures. Herbal treatment is considered safer, but products based on them should still be used under the supervision of a doctor. The plants used should have mild diuretic and antiseptic effects. These include:

• lovage;
• violet;
• St. John's wort;
• series;
• nettle;
• yarrow;
• calendula;
• strawberries;
• parsley;
• bearberry;
• sage.

Bearberry (bear ears)

This plant contains a unique substance - arbutin, which is oxidized in the body to glucose and hydroquinone. The latter is a natural antiseptic that exhibits an antibacterial effect. Use bearberry according to the following instructions:

1. Pour about 30 g of dry herb into 500 ml of boiling water.
2. Boil over low heat for a couple of minutes, then let it brew for about half an hour.
3. Drink 2 tbsp daily. l. up to 5-6 times. Bearberry is effective in an alkaline environment, so it is additionally necessary to drink Borjomi mineral water, soda solutions and eat more raspberries, apples, and pears.

Lingonberry leaves

Lingonberry leaves have choleretic and antimicrobial effects. These properties are due to the presence in the composition of the same substance that is found in bearberry - hydroquinone. The instructions for preparing and taking a decoction of these two herbs are also the same. It’s better to infuse the lingonberry remedy for about 2 hours. In addition, after a 3-week course of therapy, it is necessary to take a break of 7 days and repeat the treatment cycle.

Cranberry or lingonberry juice

These drinks have antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, healing and antibacterial properties. The high acidity of cranberries and lingonberries makes them effective against urinary tract and kidney infections, but against stomach ulcers or duodenum they cannot be used. Instructions for preparing and using fruit juice:

1. Take 500 g of cranberries or lingonberries, rinse.
2. Grind them until smooth.
3. Through several layers of gauze, squeeze the juice out of the berries, add 2.5 liters of clean water.
4. Take 4 glasses of fruit drink daily.

Medicinal preparations for oral administration or external procedures

In herbal medicine, herbal infusions are also effective against this disease. The combination of several components helps reduce their number side effects and dosage. The following recipes are effective:

Recipe number	Ingredients, quantity tsp.	Method of preparation and use
	St. John's wort – 5; bearberry leaf – 5; fennel fruits – 2; elderberry flowers – 4; lemon balm – 3; knotweed – 5; calamus root – 2; kidney tea leaf – 2; flax seeds – 3.	Pour 2-3 tbsp. l. collecting 500 ml of boiling water. Pour into a thermos and leave for 6 hours. Use during the day in 3 doses half an hour before meals.
	Veronica grass – 5; wild rosemary shoots – 5; St. John's wort – 5; horsetail grass – 4; corn silks – 3; pine buds – 3; corn silks – 3; mint leaf – 3.	Brew 2-3 tbsp. l. herbal mixture 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave in a thermos for 6 hours. Drink the infusion in 3 doses throughout the day, consuming 20-30 minutes before meals.
	chicory roots – 4; dandelion roots – 4; chamomile grass – 4; corn silks – 3; juniper shoots – 3; heather grass – 3; celandine – 4; calamus leaves – 3; cudweed grass – 5; birch leaves – 3.	Pour 100 g of herbal mixture with a liter of boiling water. Leave for 2 hours, then strain. Add to a bath with water at a temperature of 32-36 degrees. Lie in it for about 10-15 minutes. Dry your body with a towel. Go to bed. Course – 10-15 procedures, 1 per day.

Spa treatment

Complex therapy of pyelonephritis, especially chronic, involves sanatorium-resort treatment. It helps patients cope with exacerbations and recover faster. Although this type of treatment also has contraindications: chronic renal failure, high pressure, anemia. The following procedures are recommended for other patients with pyelonephritis:

• drinking treatment with mineral waters in the sanatoriums of Zheleznovodsk, Jermuk, Slavyanovsky and Smirnovsky mineral springs;
• diet therapy;
• heat therapy;
• hardening;
• mud applications;
• balneotherapy through vibration, radon, aromatic, mineral baths and Charcot shower (massage with jet water).

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Treatment of pyelonephritis folk remedies, herbs are carried out only in conjunction with medications. Scientific research has proven the effectiveness of combined regimens of antibiotics, uroseptics, and medicinal herbs.

There are ready-made pharmaceutical herbal preparations (cyston, canephron, phytolysin). If possible, you can prepare healing infusions yourself.

There are many recipes for getting rid of inflammation of the renal collecting system at home. Some of them have been verified by centuries-old folk experience. Some were developed by modern doctors. Practice has proven the benefits of the recipes given in the article.

Acute pyelonephritis: treatment with folk remedies

Folk remedy for pyelonephritis based on propolis:

1. 100 grams of melted butter is mixed with 10 grams of propolis. Using a coffee grinder, the mixture is ground;
2. Warm up the crushed mixture to 80 degrees (after refrigeration) before use. Let it brew for 20 minutes in a sealed container. Then heat to 90 degrees. Strain the solution;
3. After obtaining the consistency of oil, the solution must be filtered. Drain the water after breaking through the top layer;
4. Take the oil by spoon before meals.

There are others traditional methods to get rid of inflammatory process pyelocalyceal system:

• Clay treatment;
• Hydrotherapy;
• Hardening.

Each type of clay is characterized by a unique composition. Some ingredients of the product have medicinal properties. The main benefit of clay is the ability to adsorb (absorb) toxins. Adsorption properties depend on the proportions of the solution. The more water, the less absorption.

To prepare the medicine, you need to dilute the clay with warm water, let it brew for several hours, and heat it to a temperature of 45 degrees. To treat pyelonephritis, the composition is applied to the kidney area. The duration of the procedure is about 30 minutes. For complete treatment, 15 procedures are enough.

Applications are applied to the kidney area for 15 minutes. To increase the effectiveness of treatment, you can add clay to a bath at a temperature of 45 degrees. It should be taken twice a week. The duration of the procedure is up to 30 minutes.

Attention! Excessive heating of the lower back improves blood supply, which contributes to the spread of a purulent focus and the spread of cancer cells throughout the body. If there is a suspicion of cancer, it is better to avoid any warming procedures.

There are other medicinal baths that are successfully used by medical sanatoriums in the treatment of patients with kidney diseases.

It is better to do hardening with childhood. The reactivity of a child’s immune system is characterized by rapid adaptation to changing environmental conditions. Gradually accustom your baby to cold water. Shouldn't do hot bath. A water temperature of 30-35 degrees is sufficient. Each time you can reduce the degrees by 1 until you reach 20-25 Celsius. In the summer, it is useful to walk barefoot on sand and pebbles.

Pyelonephritis is an inflammatory disease that affects the kidneys. The disease is serious and, if not properly treated, can cause acute or chronic renal failure.

The main direction of treatment is antibiotic therapy. Without them, it is impossible to eliminate the cause of inflammation. Not bad auxiliary method in the treatment of pyelonephritis at home is, or the use of folk remedies: medicinal herbs, plants, berries.

The importance of herbal medicine in the treatment of pyelonephritis

Treatment of pyelonephritis in acute form It is recommended that it be carried out in a hospital setting, but a sick person does not always have the opportunity to see a doctor. Then they come to the rescue facilities traditional medicine . At home pyelonephritis includes:

• the use of warming bandages and compresses (saline bandage on the lumbar region);
• treatment with juices - the most beneficial are the juices of viburnum, rowan, sea buckthorn;
• herbal medicine is a method based on the use of infusions, decoctions of medicinal herbs and plants.

Herbal medicine involves the use of medicinal plants with a diuretic, tonic, antimicrobial, astringent effect.

The benefits of consuming herbal teas and infusions for pyelonephritis are obvious:

Herbal medicine is the optimal way to improve the effect of complex treatment, as well as important during remission during pyelonephritis.

By drinking a course of renal herbal teas 2-3 times a year, a person halves the risk of developing inflammatory diseases of the urinary system.

When treating with traditional methods, do not forget about the principles of organizing herbal medicine in adults and children:

• Before using herbal infusions, a doctor’s permission is required;
• medicinal raw materials for preparing infusions and teas must be of high quality and environmentally friendly;
• it is important to make sure that the person is not allergic to herbs and components of the mixture;
• Herbal teas and infusions must be taken in accordance with the dosage, carefully monitoring the body’s reaction;
• for any negative reactions(rash, drowsiness, nausea, pain) herbal treatment is stopped.

Do not forget about contraindications to herbal medicine for pyelonephritis. Herbal treatment is contraindicated in tendency to edema, individual intolerance to components.

Fans of alcoholic beverages should remember - during therapy herbal teas and infusions of alcohol are strictly prohibited.

What herbs to drink for pyelonephritis?

In the complex treatment of pyelonephritis (acute or chronic), the use of herbal infusions can bring relief and relieve disturbing symptoms - pain, general malaise, and problems with urination. Herbal medicine in the treatment of pyelonephritis involves the use of kidney herbs and teas, infusions, and green tea.

Kidney fees

Kidney collection - a mixture of medicinal herbs from environmentally friendly raw materials, the composition may include roots, stems and leaves of plants with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. You can make a kidney collection yourself, but it is better to buy it at a pharmacy.

The assortment is wide, but the following fees are especially popular:

Kidney teas

Teas from medicinal plants can be single- or multi-component. You can choose the composition of the tea yourself using with diuretic and antimicrobial effect. Pharmacy kidney teas are low cost and easy to use - the herbs are selected in ideal proportions, and instructions for preparation are given.

The following kidney teas are the most popular in the complex therapy of pyelonephritis:

1. Clean Brook - inexpensive domestic tea made from lingonberries, St. John's wort, calendula, chamomile and knotweed, which has antibacterial and healing properties; useful not only for the treatment of kidney inflammation, but also for prevention.
2. Brusniver is a herbal tea familiar to many; it has the ability to destroy pathogenic flora (Escherichia coli, staphylococci), improves diuresis and increases local immunity; Brusniver contains succession grass, leaves and bearberry, crushed rosehip berries.
3. Phytonephrol is an aromatic herbal tea made from bearberry, calendula, dill, mint and eleutherococcus, which has a restorative, diuretic, restorative and anti-inflammatory effect. Prevents the formation of stones in the urinary system (kidneys, ureters).

Treatment with proven folk methods - how to treat?

Traditional methods of getting rid of pyelonephritis are distinguished by their simplicity, natural composition and relative cheapness. Treatment with herbs and berries rarely causes side effects and can be used in children and pregnant women.

Also read about the treatment of cystitis with folk remedies in our article.

Chamomile

Chamomile is a herb that can help relieve general state with pyelonephritis. An infusion of dried chamomile flowers has a pleasant taste and aroma, contains vitamins A, C and trace elements, flavonoids and antioxidants.

A weak chamomile infusion (400 ml of boiling water per 1 tablespoon of dry raw material) can be drunk during the day with chronic pyelonephritis - this will help cleanse the kidneys of accumulated toxins and waste. Known antispasmodic effect chamomile infusion, so an additional analgesic effect will be provided.

A more concentrated infusion (200 ml of boiling water per 10 g of raw material) is used for acute pyelonephritis. Dosage: 100 ml twice a day, the last dose is taken before bedtime.

Green tea

With pyelonephritis, it is important to maintain the correct drinking regimen; fluid intake should be increased (in the absence of severe edema). A good option is to drink weak green tea instead of regular water. Due to its vitamin C content, green tea increases immunity and improves general condition.

Optimal daily dose green tea for pyelonephritis - 4-5 glasses, it is better to drink tea between meals. Regular use allows you to establish diuresis, relax the smooth muscles in the urinary tract, and cleanse the kidneys of pathogenic flora.

Oats

Oat drink helps restore damaged mucosa in the renal pelvis, stop inflammation and relieve pain syndrome, strengthen the body.

Preparation is simple - pour boiling water over the oats (ratio 1:1), cover the container with a warm blanket, leave for a day, strain and drink a quarter glass 4 times a day before meals, the course of treatment is a month.

Cowberry

Lingonberry is a unique plant; not only its leaves, but also its berries have long been used to combat pyelonephritis. An infusion of leaves has a powerful diuretic and antimicrobial effect, helps create an optimal acidity environment in the organs of the urinary system.

Preparing the infusion is simple - take 200 ml of boiling water for 10 g of dried lingonberry leaves and infuse under the lid for 2-3 hours. Method of administration: 200 ml twice a day, before meals. The course of treatment is a week.

Lingonberry juice with honey- a tasty way to get rid of inflammatory processes in the kidneys. To prepare, mix 50 ml of juice with a teaspoon of honey, stir and drink 30 minutes before meals.

For chronic pyelonephritis, you need to take the mixture 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks.

Dill

Dill is included in kidney preparations thanks to diuretic effect. Dill infusion improves daily diuresis, removes excess fluid, reducing the risk of edema. An infusion of fresh or dry herbs tastes good and is useful for preventing urolithiasis.

To prepare you need to take 1 tbsp. l. dill leaves, pour boiling water, leave for a couple of hours and drink without restrictions. Instead of leaves, you can take dill seeds - the effect of treatment will be no worse.

Cranberry

Cranberry due to its high content of ascorbic and folic acid helps relieve the pathological process in the kidneys and restore their adequate function. In the complex treatment of pyelonephritis, cranberry juice and cranberry juice are used.

Cranberry juice is easy to make and enjoyable to drink. Recipe: mash a glass of berries with a wooden masher, drain the juice. Pour the cake with a liter of water and boil for no longer than 5 minutes. Then remove from heat, add juice and 1 tbsp. l. honey Drink 150-200 ml per dose.

Rose hip

Rosehip is widely used as a component of urological preparations. You can drink rosehip infusion (berries, roots) as an independent remedy for exacerbation of pyelonephritis.

An infusion of rosehip berries has tonic and strengthening effect, helps restore kidney function. To prepare a vitamin drink from rose hips, take 3 tbsp per 300 ml of hot (70-80 degrees) water. l. rose hips, leave in a thermos for 3 hours. Drink 100 ml three times a day.

Treatment of pyelonephritis is mandatory must be comprehensive. But it is impossible to completely get rid of the disease using folk methods alone. The use of herbal infusions, infusions and herbal teas can significantly speed up recovery and reduce the risk of complications.

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Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys that affects the parenchyma of the organ (most often interstitial tissues, pelvis and calyces), it can be unilateral and bilateral, primary and secondary, acute and chronic. The main therapy is medication.

However, it is additionally possible to treat pyelonephritis with folk remedies. These include bud preparations, berries, decoctions and infusions from certain types of plants.

How to treat pyelonephritis with folk remedies using juices? For this, only fresh, natural drinks are used. For example, Birch juice Drink one glass in the morning on an empty stomach (daily).

The beneficial substances of the drink restore the imbalance of microelements and prevent the occurrence of bacterial infections. This treatment will help with chronic pyelonephritis. Course 3 – 4 weeks. However, this juice is contraindicated for kidney stones. Drinking the drink can cause exacerbation and colic.

If pyelonephritis is diagnosed, then treatment with folk remedies contains recipes for special teas. It can be prepared from one or more components.

More often, when regularly brewing tea, herbs that have an antimicrobial or diuretic effect are added to it:

• knotweed;
• St. John's wort;
• chamomile;
• cowberry;
• calendula.

All herbs are taken in equal quantities, mixed, then take 1 tbsp. l. healing composition and brew 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave for 15 - 20 minutes. Drink warm, 0.3 - 0.5 tbsp. before meals. You can dilute the infusion with boiling water and drink it like regular tea. Course 10 - 14 days.

This tea destroys pathogenic microflora, fights inflammation and restores organ function. In case of pyelonephritis, it is necessary to follow a certain drinking regimen. If not severe swelling, it is recommended to drink a lot of fluids (up to 3-3.5 liters per day, and clean drinking water should account for at least half or a third of the total volume).

When kidney pyelonephritis is detected, treatment with folk remedies suggests replacing various drinks with green tea. This is a good diuretic that also strengthens immune system and improves the general condition of the patient. It is advisable to drink 4 - 5 glasses of tea a day (between meals and snacks). When consumed regularly, the drink is believed to cleanse the kidneys well.

Treatment with berries

Pyelonephritis: traditional methods treatments suggest treating the disease with the help of fruits and berries, but there are some reservations. For example, cranberry juice is consumed only if urination is normal. A glass is doing push-ups fresh berries and filtered into a separate glass or enamel container.

The remaining cake is poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water and cooked for 5 minutes. Then the broth is cooled and poured into the strained broth. You should drink a glass of fruit drink every day. The drink can be consumed during antibiotic treatment. The duration of “cranberry” therapy is a month.

Cowberry

Healing remedies for kidney pyelonephritis offer recipes based on lingonberries. This plant uses not only berries. All parts of the plant are added to drinks. If you make it from berries, then the juice is squeezed out of them and taken in an amount of 50 ml.

Mixed with 1 tsp. honey and drink half an hour before meals. It is believed that this drink helps to quickly stop inflammation. At chronic disease it is taken twice - three times a day for 14 days.

Rose hip

Rose hips are used for infusion. It is taken during exacerbation of pathology. The drink has a tonic effect, strengthens the body and restores kidney function. The cooking instructions advise taking 3 tbsp. l. berries and pour 300 ml of boiling water over them. The product is infused for 180 minutes, then drunk 3 times a day, 100 ml. Course 21 days. For convenience, you can prepare the infusion in a thermos, brewing the berries overnight.

Herbal therapy

There are a variety of herbs that are used to treat kidney ailments.

Title and photo	Short description	Method of preparation and consumption
Chamomile	One of the most common medicinal herbs. It contains a lot of vitamins C and A, antioxidants and flavonoids. Chamomile can be used if pyelonephritis is detected, traditional treatment advises taking an infusion of the plant to relieve symptoms. The plant helps cleanse the kidneys of waste and toxins. At the same time, the infusion has a moderate analgesic effect and relieves spasms.	For infusion, take 1 tbsp. l. dried plant and pour two glasses of boiling water. After an hour, the drink can be consumed. You need to drink it throughout the day. Course 14 days. For acute pathology, prepare an infusion of 10 g of the plant per glass of boiling water. You need to drink it in two doses, morning and evening (before bed). Course 10 days.
Cowberry	Any part of the plant has not only a diuretic, but also an antimicrobial effect. Lingonberries help restore normal acidity of the urinary system and remove the inflammatory process.	For infusion, take 20 g of dried and crushed plant and pour two glasses of boiling water. The product is infused for three hours. Then you need to drink it 2 times a day, 200 ml. Duration of treatment is a week.
Dill	It is included in many kidney preparations due to its diuretic effect. An infusion from the plant restores daily diuresis and prevents the appearance of edema. The product is used to prevent the formation of stones.	Take 1 tbsp. l. crushed leaves of the plant and pour a glass of boiling water. The product is infused for 2 hours and drunk throughout the day. Course 7-10 days. Repeat if necessary. Dill leaves can also be replaced with seeds. The effect will not only be preserved, but also intensified. You can also use the roots of the plant.

In addition to the above herbs, the following can be additionally used:

• dry walnut leaves;
• poplar buds;
• dry verbena;
• burdock root;
• white jasmine;
• violet inflorescences;
• leek root.

An example of a simple decoction: take rose hips, dry verbena and burdock root. They are filled with 400 ml of water. Then the liquid is boiled and the plants are cooked in it for 10 minutes.

Then the product should sit for another 1 hour. The finished broth is divided into three equal parts, which are drunk in 3 doses during the day, 15 - 20 minutes before meals.

The healing agent will help reduce the inflammatory process and accelerate the removal of excess fluid from the body. Course 7 days.

Treatment with oats

When a person is diagnosed with pyelonephritis, folk remedies recommend preparing an infusion of oats. It restores the mucous membrane of the renal pelvis, relieves inflammation and strengthens the body. Helps partially eliminate pain.

For the infusion, take two equal parts of oats and boiling water. They are mixed and the container is wrapped in a warm blanket (or the recipe is prepared in a thermos). Then infuse for 24 hours, strain and drink ¼ glass four times a day (before meals). The duration of treatment is a month.

Sometimes it is difficult for people to use a concentrated infusion, then when preparing they follow a 1: 2 ratio in relation to oats: boiling water and drink 0.5 tbsp. 3 - 4 times a day.

Therapy during remission

1. Take 1 tbsp. l. strawberries. They are mixed with the same amount of nettle leaves and three parts of flax seeds. The mixture is poured with 400 ml of boiling water. Then it is infused for 2 hours and filtered. You need to drink the product, dividing it into equal parts, in three doses, 100 ml each. Course 10 days.
2. St. John's wort, calendula, licorice root, lingonberry and birch leaves are mixed in equal proportions. Then the plants are poured with 0.5 liters of boiling water. The product is infused for a couple of hours, then divided into two equal parts. They need to be drunk twice a day - morning and evening for 10 - 14 days.
3. St. John's wort, motherwort, horsetail and tricolor violet are poured with a liter of water. Then the liquid must be brought to a boil and the plants simmered over low heat for 5 - 10 minutes. The decoction is cooled and consumed three times a day (instead of tea). Course 2 weeks.

Before “scouring” the Internet in search of information on how to cure pyelonephritis with folk remedies, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since it is necessary to select the correct preparations and use only the indicated dosages, which in each case are best selected individually.

Any folk remedies for treating pyelonephritis in adults and children are very simple and cheap. Infusions and decoctions are prepared only from natural ingredients. Herbal medicine causes almost no side effects, allergic reactions occur only with individual intolerance to individual components.

Among the advantages is that “grandmother’s” recipes, with the permission of a specialist, can be used for children and pregnant women. The video in this article will tell you in detail about the treatment of pyelonephritis using healing recipes.

Diseases of the genitourinary system respond well to herbal treatment. Therefore, herbal medicine for pyelonephritis is one of effective methods getting rid of the disease. Herbal preparations are indispensable during complex therapy. However, they cannot completely replace medications and are only an additional way to improve the health of the body. Herbs for pyelonephritis are useful in the chronic rather than acute course of the disease; they can effectively reduce the possibility of relapses.

The main cause of the disease is a bacterial infection. Its spread is provoked different kinds pathogenic bacteria: Escherichia coli, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Proteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. In this case, the renal pelvis, calyces and renal parenchyma are affected.

Most often, this disease affects children under 7 years of age and women of reproductive age. Symptoms of acute pyelonephritis are heat(up to 38 °C), chills and fever, painful sensations in the lumbar region, frequent urination, muscle aches and soreness, headache.

If acute pyelonephritis is not treated, it eventually becomes chronic and is much less treatable. Therefore, at the first signs of illness, you should definitely consult a doctor.

The danger of the disease lies in the fact that with each exacerbation, more and more organ tissues are affected. Gradually, a scar forms in place of the natural tissue, which leads to kidney dystrophy and cessation of their functioning. If you don't study timely treatment illness, sooner or later the patient may need an “artificial kidney” apparatus for normal functioning of the body.

The main therapy is carried out with antibiotics, multivitamin complexes, and uroseptics. But treating pyelonephritis with herbs can provide significant support. Drink herbal teas is possible only during a period of stable remission of the disease, in order to prevent new exacerbations, as well as to protect the liver and intestines from the adverse effects of antibiotics taken. In addition, they help get rid of pathogens, toxins and viruses.

How do herbal remedies work?

Properly selected herbal treatment for pyelonephritis is based primarily on the use of herbal infusions (kidney teas). They usually contain plants that have a urological effect. Unlike chemicals with diuretic properties, herbal tea prevents the leaching of mineral salts, including potassium, from the body.

In addition, if you drink kidney teas regularly, you can achieve uroseptic, detoxification and restorative effects. Bactericidal substances from plants (phytoncides), when they enter the bloodstream, and with it the lesion, can have a disinfecting effect.

Due to the high presence of microelements and natural vitamins in plant materials, kidney teas nourish the patient’s body and have immunomodulatory properties. Often the therapeutic effect is achieved due to the fact that microorganisms accustomed to antibiotics and chemicals antibacterial drugs, cannot resist the natural power of plants.

Herbal remedies have a good effect in the treatment of pyelonephritis in children. If the child does not have an advanced form of the disease, then with the help of herbs a complete cure can be achieved. In adults, therapy may be longer.

How to treat with herbs?

To make herbal treatment more effective, it is important to follow several rules:

1. It is better to change the herbs included in the kidney mixtures periodically: at least once every 30–40 days. You can choose several suitable herbal teas for yourself and use them at different times of the year.
2. Between courses of treatment, it is important to take breaks of 2–3 weeks.
3. Taking into account the physiological characteristics of the functioning of the organs of the genitourinary system, it is better to drink herbal teas in the 2nd half of the day. When treating pyelonephritis in children, it is possible to use the drugs before lunch.
4. If any herbal remedy is ineffective or causes adverse reactions, you need to immediately stop using it and try another recipe.
5. During the treatment process, it is recommended to consult with your doctor and take urine tests.

Herbal medicine recipes

To prepare truly useful products, it is important that the plant material is of good quality; it is better to buy it at the pharmacy. If possible, you can harvest it yourself, but it is better to collect it in environmentally friendly areas:

1. One of the most accessible and inexpensive remedies for pyelonephritis is oat grass. The plant contains a large amount of microelements, it has an anti-inflammatory effect. Fresh or dry herbs are brewed in any concentration and drunk 1 glass in the morning and evening for a long time.
2. Milk thistle seeds have a mild diuretic and antispasmodic effect. 1 tbsp. l. Brew 250 ml of hot water, bring to a boil and leave for 1 hour. Cool and strain. The infusion is taken throughout the day, every hour, 1 tbsp. l. for 2 weeks.
3. Linden blossom is a known diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent. In addition, it contains large quantities of vitamin C, which allows it to be used as an immunomodulator. The flowers are brewed as tea and drunk 3-4 times throughout the day.
4. The complexity of this recipe justifies the impact that this collection has. You need to take 3 parts of dry bean leaves, bearberry leaves, corn silk, and 2 parts of calendula, knotweed grass and meadowsweet flowers. For 1 liter of boiling water you will need 30 g of collection. Pour boiling water over the raw materials and leave to infuse overnight. In the morning, boil the infusion for 10 minutes. Drink the entire volume in small portions, slightly warmed, throughout the day.
5. Flax seeds are able to remove excess fluid from the body. They have a strong diuretic effect, so when treating with flax it is important to replenish lost fluid. Usually they drink a large amount to do this. mineral water. Seeds are taken in the morning 1 time per day, 1 tsp.
6. Common cornflower flowers help eliminate swelling, relieve severe inflammation and relieve pain in the kidneys. 1 tsp. Pour boiling water over the plants, leave for 1 hour and drink 50 ml before each meal for at least 2 weeks. Raw materials can be used both fresh and dry.
7. Herbal preparations containing bearberry and parsley have a good effect for pyelonephritis. These herbs have a diuretic effect, are capable of pain relief and disinfection of the kidneys. For infusion, mix dry or fresh bearberry leaves, stems and leaves of parsley, grass and leaves of field steelhead and hernia glabra in equal proportions. 1 tbsp. l. pour the mixture with 1 cup of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. This is the volume for the whole day. Drink the infusion 1 tbsp. l.
8. Lingonberry leaves have good diuretic and healing effects for kidney diseases. In combination with bearberry, parsley and celandine, this herbal collection can be drunk by both children and adults. 1 tbsp. l. dry collection, pour 400 ml of water and boil over medium heat for 40 minutes. Drink 100 ml of the decoction 3 times a day.
9. Mix St. John's wort herb, birch leaves, centaury herb, rose hips, hop cones and chicory root in equal proportions. Grind the mixture as much as possible. 1 tbsp. l. pour boiling water over the collection, place on water bath and heat for 30 minutes. Remove from the water bath and leave for another 2 hours. Strain and drink 100 ml before each meal.
10. 1 tbsp. l. Grind the leaves of black currant and warty birch, nettle, plantain and bearberry and pour 1 liter of boiling water. Place over medium heat and cook for 1 hour. Take 100 ml per day for 1 month. The product can be stored in the refrigerator and shaken before use.
11. During the period of collecting fruits and berries, you can use the following recipe: take 1 tbsp. l. rosehips and junipers, lingonberries and strawberries. Pour 1 liter of boiling water and cook over medium heat for 1 hour. Filter the drug, cool, take 100 ml 3 times a day.
12. For chronic pyelonephritis, it is useful to take the following collection, which has antibacterial and tonic effects. In equal quantities, take horsetail grass, bearberry, lingonberry leaves, juniper berries, rose hips, and licorice root. Brew in a thermos overnight, drink 20 ml 3 times a day for a month.