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While the rainy season brings relief from the scorching heat, it also increases the risk of many diseases and infections. In this season, cases of stomach upset and urinary tract infection (UTI) increase rapidly. According to doctors, if UTI is not treated on time, this infection can spread upwards and directly affect your kidneys, which is called Kidney Infection.

Although even healthy people should take special care of their health in this season, but some people are at greater risk than others. Let us understand, quoting top health experts of the country, why the risk of kidney infection increases in monsoon, what are its main symptoms and which people need to be most cautious:

Why does the risk of kidney infection increase in monsoon? (Main Causes)

Dr. Manisha Arora, Director of Internal Medicine, CK Birla Hospital According to, some of our everyday carelessness during rainy days become the main cause of this infection:

• Drink less water: Due to cold weather, people often reduce drinking water, which gives bacteria an opportunity to grow in the urinary tract.

• Stopping urination: By holding urine for a long time, the number of bacteria in the bladder increases rapidly.

• Wearing wet clothes: Getting wet in rain or wearing wet clothes for a long time due to moisture increases fungal and bacterial growth around the private parts.

• Lack of hygiene: Due to not paying proper attention to personal hygiene, the infection spreads upwards very easily.

These people are at highest risk of infection (High-Risk Groups)

Don’t ignore these symptoms– Experts say that if symptoms like burning sensation during urination, frequent urination, fever or back pain are seen then a doctor should be consulted immediately. If these symptoms are seen, a urine test should be done. Apart from this, the extent of infection can also be known through blood test. In fact, timely treatment keeps us away from many major problems.” src=”

Do not ignore these serious symptoms even by mistake (Warning Signs)

Experts say that when the infection increases from simple UTI to the kidneys, these symptoms start appearing in the body:

• Severe burning or pain while urinating and frequent urination.

• High fever accompanied by shivering (chills).

• Uncomfortable and sharp pain on one side of the back or waist (in the kidney area).

• Vomiting, nausea or feeling extreme physical weakness.

Investigation and treatment: If you notice any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Doctors usually look for infection Urine Test (Routine & Culture) and to check the severity of the infection blood test Recommend. Timely treatment keeps you safe from major problems.

4 surefire ways to protect kidneys and stomach during monsoon

1. Drink plenty of water: Always keep the body hydrated. Even if you feel less thirsty, drink sufficient amount of completely clean, boiled or filtered water throughout the day.

2. Cleanliness Attention: Take full care of personal hygiene. After getting wet in the rain, take bath immediately and wear dry and clean cotton clothes.

3. Distance from outside food: During the rainy season, completely avoid eating open market food, junk food or oily food, as these increase stomach infection.

4. Wash vegetables thoroughly: In this season, soil and bacteria remain stuck on green leafy vegetables, which can cause stomach upset and increase pressure on the kidneys. Therefore, before cooking vegetables, clean them thoroughly with lukewarm water and include seasonal fruits in the diet.