10 Causes of Kidney Infection
Cause #8: Dehydration
Dehydration occurs when there is excessive fluid loss that is not countered by intake of the same quantity. Although studies have been unable to find the connection between dehydration and kidney or bladder infection, some experts think that since dehydration results in decreased urine output, it allows the colonization and ascent of bacteria in the urinary tract, resulting in an infection.
Urine helps flush out bacteria from the urethra. Depending on factors such as activity level and climate, the recommended standard fluid intake for a normal person is approximately 8 glasses of water.
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