kidney infection pyelonephritis
Kidney Infection - Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is a kind of kidney infection that is caused by bacteria. Here's more on its signs, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
An ascending urinary tract infection that has reached the pyelum (pelvis) of the kidney is known as pyelonephritis. Basically, it is a form of nephritis and is also known as pyelitis. A sudden inflammation caused by bacteria is termed as acute pyelonephritis, and it usually affects the intestinal area and the renal pelvis. If diagnosed early, it can be cured before it turns into chronic pyelonephritis.
Signs and Symptoms
The symptoms and signs associated include the following:
- Fever
- Malaise
- Cystitis
- Urinary pain and burning
- Pus and blood in the urine
- Pain in the back, side, loin and groin
- Frequency and urgency in urination
- Nausea and vomiting
- Chills and shivering
- Urine that is acidic
- Loss in weight
- Bladder infections
- The presence of abnormalities and blocks in the urinary tract that might block the flow of urine
- The use of a catheter to drain the urine from the bladder
- The use of a cystoscope to examine the urethra and the bladder
- The presence of conditions like kidney stones and prostate enlargement that prevent the efficient flow of urine from the bladder
- A surgery that has been performed on the urinary tract
- Surgery (performed for urinary abnormality)
- Bed rest
- Intake of fluids
- Medications for the pain
- Antibiotics
- Intravenous antibiotics
- Treatment for any kind of underlying cause