Treatment of pyelonephritis with herbs: effective recipes and important recommendations. Treatment of acute and chronic pyelonephritis with folk remedies Folk treatment of kidneys pyelonephritis

About 2/3 of all urological diseases occur in 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 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 observed, which is explained by the structural features of right kidney, which causes her 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. Purulent form 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. Against the background of these symptoms, swelling may appear and increase arterial 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 in the 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 genitourinary system among women. They have a shorter urethra compared to men's.

Women are more likely to suffer from of this disease not only because of the special structure 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 mellitus, frequent hypothermia, poor hygiene, chronic inflammatory infections. The general list of factors provoking pyelonephritis includes:

1. Tumors or stones in the urinary tract, chronic prostatitis. Cause stagnation and disruption of urine outflow.
2. Chronic cystitis. This is 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 conservative ways, 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 physical activity and 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 normalization metabolic processes useful to use:

• 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 meats and alcoholic beverages. 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. Surgical interventions help restore the flow of urine. 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
Escherichia 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.	Ampicillin	Augmentin
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 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 large list side effects, so it is often used as an alternative herbal preparations. 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, injection solution– 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 different forms release: 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

With a long-term course of the chronic form of 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 (Decaris). 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)

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

and eat more raspberries, apples, 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.

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

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Traditional medicine helps in the treatment of various ailments, as well as during the recovery period. Herbal recipes and healing methods, known to more than one generation, make it possible to alleviate the condition of kidney diseases, in particular.

Characteristics of pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is an inflammatory kidney disease caused by bacterial infection and consisting in damage to the renal pelvis, calyces or kidney parenchyma (functional tissue). The pathology is more typical for women due to an anatomical predisposition to the spread of infections through the genitourinary system.

Most often, pyelonephritis is caused by pathogens such as:

• coli;
• Proteus;
• enterococcus and staphylococcus;
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Symptoms of pyelonephritis are:

• dull and aching pain in the lumbar region, often one-sided;
• high body temperature (up to 40 0 ​​C);
• general weakness of the body;
• loss of appetite and feeling of nausea;
• cloudiness of urine, appearance of blood in it.

Each exacerbation of pyelonephritis involves more and more new areas of kidney tissue in the inflammatory process, and over time, normal organ tissue dies in this place and a scar forms

In the chronic form of the disease, the severity of symptoms decreases, and one or two signs of pyelonephritis may appear.

Video: pyelonephritis, its causes and symptoms

Cases when it is possible to treat pyelonephritis with folk remedies

When treating a disease outside a hospital setting, you can resort to traditional medicine methods. To avoid worsening the situation, you should know when such treatment will be beneficial:

• The patient was officially diagnosed with pyelonephritis based on laboratory tests blood and urine, as well as other diagnostic methods (for example, ultrasound);
• therapy folk remedies agreed with the attending physician and the correct dosage was selected;
• pyelonephritis is not in the acute stage - in this case, drug therapy is indicated. Folk remedies can only serve as an addition to the main treatment;
• Chronic pyelonephritis is progressing. In this case ethnoscience helps avoid periods of exacerbation;
• The doctor has determined that there are no obstacles to the outflow of urine from the kidneys. Otherwise, the use of diuretic herbs will only cause harm.

It is better to discuss the use of herbs and folk remedies with your doctor.

Treatment of pyelonephritis with folk remedies

Treatment of pyelonephritis with traditional methods consists of prescribing antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and restorative agents (elimination of symptoms of general intoxication, support immune system patient). During treatment, it is recommended to follow a diet (steaming food, avoiding spicy seasonings, limiting the amount of meat and protein), as well as drinking regime(drink 2–2.5 liters of clean water per day). It is also necessary to take into account the body’s reaction to the use of decoctions and other traditional medicine: the patient should not be allergic to pollen and bee products.

Antibacterial agents

Since pyelonephritis is a disease caused by a bacterial infection, the first thing any doctor will do is prescribe antibiotic treatment. In folk medicine there are also remedies that have antibacterial and bacteriostatic effects.

Cowberry

Both berries and lingonberry leaves are useful in treating kidney inflammation. This plant has both antibacterial, diuretic and decongestant effects, and the anti-inflammatory properties of lingonberries are also known. A significant advantage is the strengthening therapeutic effect

medications - and sulfonamides, which are usually prescribed for the treatment of pyelonephritis. The substance arbutin, which lingonberries are rich in, is an antiseptic and causes wide application

This berry is used to treat the urinary tract and kidneys.

• If you are procuring raw materials yourself, you need to consider the following points:
• The leaves must be collected before flowering, then they contain the maximum concentration of nutrients;
• When preparing berries, you need to pick them by hand to avoid damage to the fruit;

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• Ingredients:
• lingonberries - 0.5 kg;
• water - 3 l;

sugar - to taste.

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. Preparation:
2. Using a juicer or any other method, squeeze the juice from the berries. Place the remaining pulp in a saucepan, add the specified amount of water and put on fire.
3. After the boil starts, wait 5 minutes, stop heating and let the drink cool slightly.

Strain the broth through cheesecloth and add the previously squeezed juice, sugar to taste and mix thoroughly.

sage.

You need to take the drink 1.5 glasses daily for a week. This folk remedy is relevant both for the treatment of pyelonephritis and for its prevention. The effect of bearberry leaves is similar to the result after taking modern drugs for the treatment of kidneys:

• has a diuretic effect;
• reduces inflammation;
• is a natural antibiotic.

It is safer to use tea from bear ears - the dosage of the plant is low here compared to others dosage forms(decoction, infusion and tincture, the amount of the latter should not exceed 15 drops per dose).

Bearberry tea

The tea is prepared using the cold method without using boiling water, as this makes the infusion too tart and irritates the stomach. Drink on cold water contains all useful substances fully extracted from the plant.

Bear ears have proven themselves best in the prevention of pyelonephritis or its sluggish chronic form

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• bearberry leaves - 2 tsp;
• water - 1 glass.

Application:

1. Pour bearberry leaves into a glass of cold water.
2. Infuse the plant for 24 hours.
3. Strain the infusion through a sieve or cheesecloth.

The ratio of leaves and water is given per 1 cup of tea. You need to drink 3 mugs a day, slightly warming the infusion before taking it. You should drink tea for more than a week long-term use must be agreed with a doctor.

St. John's wort, in addition to being bactericidal, has an anti-inflammatory effect and relieves spasms blood vessels and increases diuresis, due to which it has long been used as a reliable remedy for urinary tract infections.

This plant is taken both as a self-sufficient remedy and as part of kidney preparations.

The medicinal raw material is St. John's wort, which is collected during flowering.

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• St. John's wort decoction
• St. John's wort herb - 10 g;

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. boiling water - 1 cup.
2. 1.5 tbsp. l. St. John's wort is placed in an enamel bowl and poured with a glass (200 ml) of boiling water, then covered with a lid. Place the dishes on water bath
3. and heat for half an hour.
4. After the time has passed, the broth is cooled, filtered using a sieve and boiling water is added until a glass of drink is obtained.

Store the broth in the refrigerator for no more than 48 hours.

St. John's wort decoction should be taken before meals, three times a day, one-third of a glass, for 14 days. The drink is contraindicated when hypertension

, because it increases. It is also not recommended to drink it during pregnancy.

Propolis and death

You need to buy dead fruit that has not been treated with pesticides, preferably from trusted beekeepers. Ready-made propolis tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy.

Tincture of dead fruit and propolis

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• dead food - 0.5 l;
• alcohol - 1 l;
• propolis tincture 20 or 30% - 150 ml;
• water - 1 l.

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. Pour dead water into a 1.5 liter bottle and fill it with alcohol, leave to infuse for at least 2 weeks.
2. After the expiration date, strain the tincture and squeeze out the bees.
3. Add an equal volume of water to the tincture.
4. Add propolis tincture to the prepared product and mix thoroughly.

Accept ready-made product should be 1 tsp. twice a day before meals for a course of 3–4 months.

The use of mumiyo in the treatment of kidneys will relieve inflammation and destroy pathogens due to the antiseptic properties of mountain resin

Mumiyo solution

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• natural mumiyo - 1 g;
• water - 1 l.

Preparation: mumiyo is dissolved in a liter of boiled water.

The product is taken orally 100 ml twice a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 10–12 days.

To increase the effectiveness of the solution, you can prepare it not with water, but with a decoction of licorice root in a ratio of 1:10.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

To relieve the ongoing inflammation in the kidneys during pyelonephritis, various medicinal forms of plants are used, which have a calming and healing effect and have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Oats

Any traditional healer will say that oats are the first remedy for treating kidney diseases, including pyelonephritis. The peculiarity of oat grains is that they help remove sand and stones from the kidneys due to their diuretic effect, cleanse the body of toxic substances, and saturate it with vitamins and essential microelements. In addition, oats are an immunostimulant and are used for therapy. inflammatory diseases

• . The most common dosage forms based on it are:
• decoction;
• infusion;

water extract.

To prepare the medicine, you need oats in the husk, untreated.

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• Oatmeal broth
• water - 1 l.

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. oats - 1 glass;
2. Pour the oats into a saucepan, add water and place on low heat.
3. At the moment when a quarter of the liquid has evaporated, you need to turn off the gas.

When the broth has cooled, you need to strain it.

You should take the medicine half a glass 3 times a day before meals for 7 days.

Video: Nikolay Drozdov about treatment with oats

Cranberry

It is not for nothing that cranberries have the reputation of being a good antiseptic and diuretic. It is for these properties, as well as for the anti-inflammatory effect, that it is so popularly prescribed for pyelonephritis.

Cranberry for pyelonephritis enhances the effect of antibacterial drugs

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• raw peeled potatoes - 200 g;
• cranberries - 250 g;
• honey - 2 tbsp. l.;
• boiled water - 400 ml.

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. Grate the potatoes on a fine grater and squeeze out the juice.
2. Wash the cranberries and pass them through a juicer or crush them and squeeze out the juice (the ratio of cranberry and potato juice should be equal).
3. Mix the juices and add the specified amount of honey, mix.
4. Before use, dilute the finished product with water in half.

Honey is prescribed for pyelonephritis and other kidney diseases as an anti-inflammatory agent with antibacterial properties, which also helps stimulate the body's defenses.

For kidney diseases, acacia, linden, heather, chestnut, and flower varieties of honey containing a large amount of minerals are used

Honey water

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• honey - 1 tbsp. l.;
• water - 1 glass.

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. Water is boiled and then cooled to a temperature of 40 0 ​​C.
2. Dissolve a spoonful of honey in a glass of warm water.

Honey water should be taken on an empty stomach 1.5 hours before meals or 3 hours after. It is recommended to consume no more than 100 grams of honey per day. The course of treatment is 10–14 days.

Millet

Treatment of pyelonephritis with millet is widespread due to its positive effect on kidney function. The enrichment of cereals with B vitamins makes it especially valuable for treatment chronic course pathology. Millet relieves swelling, replenishes micronutrient deficiencies and increases the vitality of the body.

Treatment with millet is contraindicated for stomach ulcers and low acidity, diseases circulatory system, as well as during pregnancy.

Millet cereal goes well with herbs; if necessary, they are taken together as diuretics

Millet mixture

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• millet cereal - 2 tbsp. l.;
• hot water - 2 cups.

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. Pour hot water over the millet and bring to a boil over low heat.
2. Remove from heat and strain the broth.

You need to take this mixture according to the following scheme: on the first day, 1 tablespoon every hour, on the second day - in the same way, 3 tablespoons, on subsequent days - half a glass before meals. It is recommended to use millet decoction along with diuretics for a week.

Video: benefits of millet for the body

Ginger rhizome is widely used in folk medicine as a remedy against inflammation, has antispasmodic properties and strengthens the body's immune forces. When treating pyelonephritis, herbs are usually prescribed in which ginger is combined with diuretic plants.

Ginger has the unique property of cleansing the body of almost all types of toxins: food, alcohol, radiation and chemicals, therefore it helps relieve intoxication after a long illness

Ginger tincture

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• ginger rhizome - 30 g;
• vodka - 200 ml,
• purified water - 200 ml.

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. The rhizome should be washed, but not peeled.
2. Finely chop the ginger or grate it on a medium grater.
3. Place the chopped rhizome into a dark glass container and fill with vodka.
4. Infuse ginger in a dark place for two weeks.

The finished tincture should be diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio and consumed 10 drops 3 times a day, after diluting them in water or a decoction of a diuretic plant. The product can be taken both for prevention and for treatment for a course of 2 weeks.

Treatment with soda

Sodium bicarbonate, or simply baking soda, is available in stock for every housewife. But not everyone knows that it is this substance that helps activate the cleansing of the body. Thanks to carbonic acid anions, blood flow increases, oxygen absorption increases, and glomerular filtration in the kidneys increases. Contents in the blood are eliminated harmful substances

, blood pressure decreases, resulting in improved health.

In the treatment of kidneys, the ability of soda to neutralize and remove toxins and bacteria from the body is used

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• Soda-based remedy for kidney treatment
• baking soda - 1 tsp;

milk - 150 ml.

Preparation: add a teaspoon of soda to the specified amount of milk, mix thoroughly.

The medicine should be taken on an empty stomach for 2 weeks, 2-3 times a day.

It is necessary to observe the main contraindication when treating pyelonephritis with soda: you should not drink sodium bicarbonate during the digestion process. It is necessary to take the medicine 3 hours after meals or two hours before meals to avoid the development of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Kidney cleansing with flax seeds Flaxseed is used for pyelonephritis in the form of a decoction or mixture with other medicinal plants . First of all, the seeds help cleanse the kidneys and reduce the ongoing inflammatory processes in them. Flax is able to remove toxins and nourish the body: useful substances fatty acids , fiber and natural antioxidants. Flax seeds have beneficial effects complex action

on several vital organs at once: kidneys, intestines and liver, helping to cleanse them of toxins. It is forbidden to cleanse the kidneys with flax seeds if they contain stones! This may lead to.

The mucous substances of flaxseed are widely used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and bladder.

Flax seed decoction

To store berries, it is best to freeze them, and to store leaves, dry them.

• flax seeds - 1 tsp;
• St. John's wort herb - 10 g;

Lingonberry juice has a pronounced diuretic effect

1. Flaxseeds are poured with boiling water, then brought to a boil over low heat and boiled for 3 minutes.
2. The seeds are infused for an hour.

The decoction should be consumed at a dose of 120 ml every 2 hours for two days. For a more pleasant taste you can add to medicine lemon juice.

Treatment of pyelonephritis according to the principles of Ayurveda

To get rid of a kidney infection, in particular pyelonephritis, treatment according to Ayurveda is based on proper nutrition, abstaining from drinking alcohol, any spices and tomatoes.

During the period of therapy, sexual rest is recommended. For treatment, pomegranates and coconut juice are used, which are highly effective against infections. As natural antiseptics

It is recommended to use sandalwood, fennel, coriander and mumiyo (not in tablet form, but in its natural form).

• Of the Ayurvedic preparations, Brahmi is approved for use - a remedy that has an analgesic effect, as well as a selection of herbal raw materials that relieves inflammatory processes occurring in the kidneys and reduces the area of ​​infectious lesions:
• horsetail;
• bear berry;
• plantain leaves;
• marshmallow;

aloe vera.

In the chronic form of pyelonephritis, it is recommended to take corn silk - this remedy is most common in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases.

The consumption of oils and dairy products, especially those with high fat content, is prohibited. To improve the health of the kidneys and restore their full function, Ayurvedic medications are prescribed: Trikatu, Ashwagandha, Gokshuradi guggul.

It is worth remembering that there are no specific dosages for these drugs; only an Ayurveda specialist can recommend the amount of drugs used based on the patient’s condition, his age, gender and other characteristics.

In addition, for kidney diseases, the use of teas and herbal infusions, for example, lemon balm, bearberry, St. John's wort, knotweed, myrrh, and licorice, is recommended. It is necessary to comply with the drinking regime to remove poisons and toxins from the body that have accumulated due to a long-term illness. Photo gallery: Ayurvedic preparations for chronic pyelonephritis Trikatu is used together with mumiyo, this combination allows you to cleanse the body of toxins and wastes Action of the drug Gokshuradi guggul: improves metabolism, diuretic, sedative, anti-inflammatory

Video: folk recipes for pyelonephritis

Traditional medicine can help both in the prevention of pyelonephritis and in the treatment of its chronic form, and during exacerbations it acts as an assistant to drug therapy. It is more preferable to use folk remedies and herbs for patients who, due to age or other reasons, cannot use medications: children, pregnant women, people with individual intolerance.

To get rid of unpleasant signs of a disease, it is not necessary to consult a doctor - this statement worries the public and, often, becomes a reason for self-medication.

But what to do if we are talking not about pyelonephritis, but about pyelonephritis?

Is it possible to get rid of this disease without resorting to medications and in what cases can visiting a doctor save the patient’s life and health?

basic information

Occurs in several forms, differs frequent relapses and can lead to kidney failure.

Pyelonephritis can be a complication of another disease of the genitourinary system: urolithiasis, prostatitis and some gynecological infections.

The effectiveness of folk remedies

Adviсe alternative medicine are widely popular because:

• rarely lead to side effects;
• have a minimum number of contraindications;
• they can be used on permanent basis.

Treatment of pyelonephritis at home, using herbs and medicinal plants is an alternative to antiseptics, which have a significant list of contraindications and often lead to the development of unwanted side effects.

Unlike drugs, herbs are not toxic, they are not capable of causing harm to the body, of course, if used according to the rules.

If pyelonephritis has a recurrent form, then healing decoctions will help prolong the period of remission. They can be used on an ongoing basis and have an impact on:

• anti-inflammatory;
• diuretic;
• antibacterial;
• stimulating effect.

Herbal decoctions normalize kidney function, help get rid of excess fluid, reduce the severity of the inflammatory process and stop it at the development stage.

Herbs also remove toxins and waste, which affects the patient’s condition and reduces signs of intoxication in the body.

Treatment methods at home

There are several remedies with different spectrum of action that will help cope with pyelonephritis:

• decoctions to improve blood flow to the kidneys;
• anti-inflammatory drugs plant origin affecting the genitourinary system;
• antibacterial and antiseptic infusions;
• general strengthening, stimulating decoctions that can normalize the functioning of the immune system.

Coursework is the most effective combination therapy and often decoctions of medicinal herbs and plants are combined with the use of antibiotics and antiseptics.

Recipes to improve blood circulation in the kidneys

To improve blood flow to organs you need to:

• chop juniper berries with a spoon or fork;
• pour a glass of boiling water over them (about 100 grams of berries are required for 250 ml);
• wait until the water cools to room temperature;
• drink the resulting drink.

This “decoction” of juniper berries will help improve blood flow in the kidneys and normalize their cleansing function.

The following herbs are also used for a similar purpose:

• bearberry;
• tricolor violet;
• motherwort;
• shepherd's bag

You can supplement the recipe with flax seeds and elderberries. Grind the resulting mixture in a coffee grinder, take 3 tbsp. spoons of dry raw materials and pour 760 ml of boiling water over them.

Infuse in a glass container (at least 6 hours), strain and take in portions, 200 ml 3 times a day before or after meals.

Anti-inflammatory drugs

The following recipe will help remove inflammation and normalize fluid outflow:

• 1 tbsp. remove a spoonful of bearberry from 1 tbsp. spoon, add 1 tsp. spoon of oats;
• grind the resulting mixture in a coffee grinder or blender;
• Pour boiling water (500 ml) over the mixture and place in a water bath for 20 minutes.

After the specified time, the decoction will be ready, it should be strained and stored in a thermos, taken in portions of 150 ml daily 3 times a day, regardless of meals.

Can be combined with another medicine that has an anti-inflammatory effect:

• mix flax seeds and dill with honey;
• let stand for 3 days in the refrigerator;
• Take 1 teaspoon every day, in the morning before breakfast.

You can supplement the recipe with parsley seeds, they will help normalize the flow of urine and stop inflammatory processes.

Natural antiseptics and antibiotics

You can prepare antimicrobial tea yourself; in order to get a medicinal drink you need:

• mix in equal proportions: bearberry, birch leaves, ;
• mix the raw materials thoroughly and pour boiling water, observing the proportion (3 tablespoons per 750 ml of boiling water);
• Infuse the broth in a thermos for 3 hours, then strain and drink as tea, diluting it with a small amount of boiled water.

There is another recipe for anti-inflammatory and antiseptic tea, a list of ingredients for preparing the drink: cranberry and lingonberry juice. It is advisable to use freshly squeezed juice of these two berries.

It is taken in small portions, several times a day (100 ml). This drink is rich in vitamin C, so it can cause allergies.

There is 1 more recipe: you should mix strawberries, strawberries, juniper and rose hips, pour a liter of berries hot water, put on the stove and bring to a boil, do not add sugar.

Boil for 15 minutes, strain and take as a decoction of 100 g. 4–5 times a day. Contraindication: allergies.

When using natural medicines, do not forget that there are general recommendations which must be observed without fail.

For treatment to be beneficial, it is worth:

• not exceed permissible dosages and strictly follow the recipe;
• complete the course of treatment (taking a mandatory break);
• consult a doctor before and during therapy;
• before starting treatment, make sure that there is no allergy to herbs or berries;
• If unwanted side effects occur, stop therapy.

If herbal decoctions lead to general deterioration condition of the body, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor.

Therapy will also have to be suspended if the infusions lead to allergies or cause other unwanted side effects.

Pyelonephritis is an inflammatory lesion renal pelvis, parenchyma and calyces. It can become acute and chronic form. Acute form occurs once and goes away after treatment. The main symptoms of acute pyelonephritis:

• fever ( elevated temperature body, reaching 38 - 40 degrees Celsius);
• pain in the lumbar region in adults and in the abdomen in children;
• nausea and vomiting;
• feeling of chills;
• loss of appetite (anorexia);
• dysuria – difficulty urinating; with pyelonephritis it usually occurs more often than usual and is often accompanied by pain.
• feeling of weakness;
• possible increase in blood pressure.

An increase in the number of leukocytes, creatinine and urea, as well as an increase in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate are detected in the blood. In some cases, anemia develops against the background of pyelonephritis. Leukocytes are usually found in the urine (this is in the first days after the manifestation of the entire clinical picture), as well as red blood cells (erythrocytes).

Chronic pyelonephritis occurs if a person does not treat an acute inflammatory process in the kidneys. This is a periodic repetition of the clinical picture, especially in damp and cold weather. In some cases, during an exacerbation, patients feel only pain in the lumbar region, without feeling any other signs of malaise.

Most cases of the disease are found in women, although it also occurs in men. It can affect only one kidney (unilateral pyelonephritis) or both (bilateral).

Diagnosis of pyelonephritis

Because in many cases clinical picture blurred (especially in older people) and even in a pronounced form is characteristic of many types of kidney diseases, especially of an inflammatory nature. Acute and chronic pyelonephritis in some cases can be confused with glomerulonephritis, amyloidosis and some others pathological processes. To avoid mistakes and prescribe to the patient correct treatment, doctors may order some tests, in addition to urine and blood tests:

• ultrasound examination (ultrasound) of the kidneys;
• excretory urography - x-ray of the kidneys with preliminary slow jet injection of a contrast agent;
• survey urography;
• the use of radionuclide methods - renography, indirect angiography, nephroscintigraphy - these studies are of an auxiliary nature.

Only based on the results of all these studies can the doctor make the correct diagnosis and suggest how to treat pyelonephritis.

About the causes of the disease

Pyelonephritis is a disease usually caused by bacteria, especially coli, staphylococci and streptococci. Sometimes it occurs due to hypothermia and existing kidney problems, for example, glomerulonephritis (primary inflammatory process) and nephrolithiasis (i.e. kidneys affected by stones), but in some cases the causes of the disease are associated with sources of infection in other organs and organ systems :

• acute and chronic tonsillitis;
• scarlet fever;
• sinusitis;
• stomatitis, caries;
• furunculosis;
• cystitis and urethritis;
• infectious diseases of women reproductive system(vaginitis, metritis);
• prostatitis of an infectious nature in men;
• colitis and enterocolitis.

The infection spreads in the body through urine ( upward path) and blood (descending path).

Traditional methods of treating inflammatory processes in the kidneys

When a diagnosis is made, to treat pyelonephritis, the attending physician usually advises taking industrial drugs that relieve the symptoms of the disease, for example, Urolesan or Canephron, as well as many others (depending on the individual characteristics course of pyelonephritis in the patient) and prescribes a special diet number seven, in which the following are excluded or limited:

• salt;
• meat dishes;
• smoked dishes;
• canned food;
• alcohol;
• coffee;
• spicy seasonings.

Of course, for lovers of beef stew and strong coffee, this bad news, but there are foods that are highly recommended for people suffering from kidney diseases:

• milk and dairy products;
• eggs and egg dishes;
• vegetables and fruits, as well as compotes and juices from them.

When the patient’s condition improves, his diet can be expanded, but do not abuse prohibited foods. Of course, drug therapy and diet can and even need to be supplemented with folk remedies that improve kidney function and eliminate the inflammatory process, but they cannot be a substitute for treatment prescribed by a specialist. This adjuvant therapy, but not the main one. Its use significantly alleviates the condition of patients, although it is impossible to completely eliminate pyelonephritis with folk remedies.
Also, patients who are diagnosed with pyelonephritis should tell the doctor that they are using herbs or other folk remedies, as they may cause some side effects.

Vegetable juices, berries and fruits for pyelonephritis

Juices are recommended both as part of a diet for kidney disease and as a remedy. Their diuretic properties, due to which the kidneys are cleansed, have been known in traditional medicine since ancient times. Especially useful for people with pyelonephritis:

• Cranberry juice. He's good with his antiseptic properties, i.e. this product disinfects urinary tract and kidneys. You can also use cranberry juice for this.
• Knotweed juice. Knotweed grass is washed and twisted in a meat grinder, and then mixed with boiled water. After this, the juice is squeezed out of it. It should be warm when consumed. You need to drink 0.25 - 0.5 glasses three times a day. The course of treatment can last several months. To make the medicine you need fresh knotweed.
• Viburnum and sea buckthorn. These berries are great for inflammatory processes. They need to be eaten whole - sea buckthorn is eaten in season, and viburnum - at any time, but for a pleasant taste it is mixed with honey.
• Rowan juice. It can be mixed with honey and potatoes:
• — Honey is added to 1 glass of rowan juice (in the amount of 1 tablespoon). This remedy is taken three times a day, 0.25 cups.
• — Potatoes need to be grated to obtain juice, and then the resulting juice is mixed with rowan juice. The resulting liquid should be allowed to settle (60 minutes is enough). The medicine is taken on an empty stomach in the morning and evening (sometimes only in the morning or only in the evening is enough).
• Pumpkin juice. Half a glass daily is enough. You can also eat pumpkin pulp - half a kilogram twice a day.
• Melon and grapes. They can be used to wash the kidneys, but if grapes and grape juice can be combined with other products, then melon cannot be mixed with anything else.
• Apple juice. It improves digestion processes and flushes the kidneys. You can also eat fresh sweet apples, as they not only cleanse the body, but also saturate it with vitamins.
• Lingonberries, blueberries and strawberries/strawberries. These forest and garden berries and their juices are rich in vitamins. Allergy sufferers tolerate blueberries and their juice best (1.5 – 2.5 glasses a day significantly improve a person’s well-being). Lingonberries are good boiled, raw and soaked.

Herbal decoctions and teas for pyelonephritis

Of course, you can brew not only individual herbs for pyelonephritis, but also infusions that include chamomile, birch leaves and some of the mentioned components.

Alcohol tinctures for pyelonephritis

Despite the fact that alcoholic drinks are undesirable for people with kidney diseases, treatment of chronic pyelonephritis with folk remedies (especially in mild form) includes alcohol tinctures:

1. Pine nut shells. When the nuts are eaten, family members of a person with pyelonephritis do not throw away the shells, but collect them in an ordinary glass. When it is full, pour its contents into a jar and add 500 ml of vodka. You can drink the tincture after 3 days (1 tablespoon before breakfast, lunch and dinner). The shells remain in the jar with the finished product and are not thrown away.
2. Upland uterus, umbrella wintergreen and round-leaved wintergreen are a classic medicinal bud collection. From this collection or from each of the components separately, you can make not only a decoction, but also an alcoholic infusion. Add 100 ml of herb to 1 liter of alcohol and infuse at room temperature for 21–28 days, after which the product can be drunk diluted (40 drops of tincture per 1 glass of water) before meals.
3. Juniper berries. From them you can also make an alcoholic tincture (it is widely known - this is gin), which helps with mild forms of pyelonephritis, but it can be consumed in small quantities.
4. Sedum buds. 2 teaspoons of crushed sedge buds are poured into 100 ml of vodka and infused for a week. Drink 20 drops three times a day.

Acute and chronic pyelonephritis is an insidious disease bacterial nature, fraught with life-threatening complications. Treatment of pyelonephritis with folk remedies should be combined with complex drug therapy and proper nutrition.