Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is inflammation of the renal pelvis, mostly bacterial, usually with lower urinary tract inflammation hard to distinguish clinically. By course it is acute or chronic; chronic pyelonephritis is a major cause of chronic renal insufficiency. It is infectious inflammation of the pelvic and calyceal mucosa, tubules and interstitium directly invaded by pathogens.

Common Symptoms

Polyuria; renal papillary and pelvic bleeding; station doctor; orthostatic proteinuria; urine protein; azotemia; fatigue; low fever; renal abscess; hypokalemia; weak urine stream

Causes

Pyelonephritis is infectious inflammation of the pelvis, calyces, tubules and interstitium directly invaded by pathogens; bacterial antigens in renal scars indicate immune renal damage may also contribute. Diabetes, hypertension, long hypokalemia, heart failure and chronic wasting disease predispose to pyelonephritis; besides ascending infection, hematogenous spread also occurs.

Treatment

Medication, supportive treatment

Prevention

Drink water often, keep the perineum clean, avoid urinary instruments, and treat infection promptly with sensitive antibiotics.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the nephrology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.