Men or women who have blockage from a kidney stone are at risk for developing pyelonephritis. You may or may not have problems with urination, such as painful urination. Because of this, these symptoms should not be ignored. If you have urinary tract symptoms, see your health care provider immediately. Do not allow the symptoms to continue for several days before you seek evaluation and treatment.
Antibiotics are the primary treatment for a kidney infection.
Your doctor may treat you first as an outpatient. You may continue to be treated at home if you show a good response to the antibiotic after 24 hours. If you are more seriously ill or dehydrated or not responding to outpatient antibiotics, you may need to stay at the hospital. You can be given intravenous medication and fluid therapy at the hospital. You will need to take antibiotics for at least 10 days.