Ask your doctor or nurse about ways to avoid bladder infections, which can lead to kidney infections. Avoiding tight clothings, wiping from front to back after urinating, urinating soon after sexual intercourse and drinking plenty of fluids to flush the kidneys will help. If your doctor has told you to restrict your fluid intake to avoid swelling, check with him or her first. Continue to see your nephrologist regularly. He or she can track your blood chemistries and kidney function.
Many medications can help delay or stop kidney disease.
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