I've had some pain in the lower portion of my back on both sides of my spine. my urine has a strong amonia smell to it no matter how much water I drink. how do you cure a kidney infection? Please help! thank you!

You need to see a doctor right away. if it is a kidney infection you may need antibiotics to cure the problem. Don't wait but schedule time to see a doctor first thing in the morning.

You may have blood in your urine also. the only way I know medically is to use an antibiotic. I have never heard of holistic remedies that has worked. Get it checked out. You don't want to take a chance and hurt your kidneys.

Sounds like u do have a kidney infection. After u urinate does it sting? You can call your dr and get meds called in like bactrim. You can also drink alot of cranberry juice, cran-grape or cran-apple and eat yogurt. good luck!

Go see your Doctor but until you can get an appointment..Drink Cranberry juice…Could be cystitis

Kidney infections (pyelonephritis) are serious as they can cause damage if not treated. the "typical" symptoms are fever, back pain, nausea, vomiting, pain or burning with urination, foul smelling or cloudy urine. You don't need to have all of these. go to a doctor for an exam and urinalysis which can detect infection. Pyelonephritis is treated with antibiotics and depending how sick the patient is hospitalization.

Please make an appointment to see the doctor ASAP.

Feel better!

pain in your lower back, blood or traces of blood in your urine, frequent and painful urination, fever, confusion and blurry vision (in advanced stages)
Ammonia smell doesn't normally indicate an infection, but it does indicate kidney problems.
See a doctor ASAP- kidneys are very sensitive, and an untreated infection or disease can cause serious consequences.

you should see your physician if you have increased your water consumption and tried cranberry juice (?) and your urine is still not clear. if it is an infection you will need an antibiotic. It could be something else though(basing this on the way you describe the odor of your urine-ammonia isn't exactly what the typical odor for a UTI) so definitely see your doctor.

i suggest you should read more about kidney infection on health websites. Kidney infection is a serious health issue. best is that you see a doctor. Are you diabetic or family history has diabete? Diabete makes kidney infection even worse, even if you are not diabetic but if your family history has diabete — You are safer to see a doctor.

Low grade fever, like 100 degrees, irritability, pain in the lower back. You should go to the doctor.

Step one, go to your urologist. Step two, pee in the container. Step three, go to pharmacy to pick up prescription for antibiotics. Step four take pills with lots of water. REPEAT every few years.

Can they go away by themselves?

I unfortunately get them all the time without symptoms..anyway they dont go away on their own you will need antibiotics like Bactrim and its best to take Diflucan too when your on the bactrim because the antibiotic will probably give you a yeast infection.

Common Symptoms are:

Strong Smelling Urine
Cloudy Urine
Lower back pain
Pain when urinating

Symptoms of a bladder infections:
Urgent need to urinate
Frequent urination
Burning or pain during urination (dysuria)
Bladder spasms
Cloudy, bloody, or foul-smelling urine
Pain in lower back or abdomen
Pain above the pubic bone
Shakiness and fatigue
Mild fever

Bladder infections do not go away by themselves.

In case you have a bladder infections or not here are some treatments of bladder infections:
Cranberry Juice
Prune Juice
Antibiotics
Over-the-counter drugs (painkillers, anti-inflammatories or antispasmodics)

I hope this helps.
P.S.
I know you did not ask for my last paragraph but just in case you were just curious.

I have a sinus infection on the left side. had it for almost 2 weeks now. still on my antibiotics (Bactrim) and should be done taking it in 4 days. I feel fine except a little pressure in my cheek area but I have been blowing my nose alot and noticing thick mucus and I am coughing up the same thick nasty mucus. is this normal? My biggest concern is hacking up the mucus from my chest.

This is normal. When mucus is cleared from the sinuses it drains down the back of your throat. then, coughing clears the gunk out of the windpipe and keeps it out of your lungs. Sinus drainage and coughing tend to go hand in hand. Mucus draining out of the sinuses has the potential to spread infection to the throat or into the bronchi, but at this point the antibiotics and your own immune system likely provide enough defense to keep the throat and bronchi clear of infection.

You WANT the mucus out. Coughing and blowing your nose are your body's way of clearing the infection from your body. This will eventually slow down as you heal. keep up the mucus clearance going!! better out than in!