What Is Pyelonephritis?
6. What Can Happen if I Don’t Treat My Infection?
Kidney infections aren’t like colds or even the seasonal flu. You can’t just ride one out and hope your symptoms get better when a major organ in your body is in the throes of a bacterial infection. Antibiotics are your best bet for recovery.
If you don’t treat a kidney infection, you are at risk for serious illness and even death. Pyelonephritis is not a condition to be taken lightly, so make sure to contact a medical professional if you feel that your UTI has spread to your kidneys.
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