Stay Away from Douches
When it comes to kidney infections, prevention is the best medicine. While some women may be tempted to try a home remedy for kidney infection, it’s important to avoid douching. Douching can push bacteria from the vagina into the urethra and the bladder. So if you’re experiencing a kidney infection, staying away from douches is one way to help prevent future problems with this condition.
Clinical studies have shown that douching may contribute to developing kidney infections. Douching not only changes the natural flora of the vagina but also flushes out important antibodies that fight infections. In addition, the vagina has a defense mechanism against infections. When it comes in contact with bacteria, enzymes and other substances are produced to destroy them. Douching removes these substances and vaginal discharge, thus making it easy for bacteria to grow inside the vagina. On top of that, douching can alter the pH levels of the vagina and make it more susceptible to bacterial infection.
