A kidney infection is serious stuff. It’s possible to use some at-home remedies to ease pain and symptoms, but you should always go to a doctor first if you are afraid you have a kidney infection. Our AFC Urgent Care Hickory team provides more helpful information on kidney infections below, so read on! What Is a Kidney Infection? A kidney infection, medically known as pyelonephritis, is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that ...