Pyelonephritis is a urinary infection and is defined as the presence of germs in the urine. They are usually bacteria (bacterial) and, exceptionally, fungi (fungal) or viruses (viral).
It is thought that most kidney infections start as a bladder infection that progresses to infect one or both kidneys. Most of the time, the cause of the infection is bacteria that normally live in the intestine. It can be detected through a urine test: Urine culture (uroculture).
Pyelonephritis is a serious and serious disease, which if not treated in time can lead to major complications. If it is diagnosed in time it can be treated only with oral medications; otherwise, hospitalization and intravenous medication may be required. SYMPTOMS:
The most common symptoms include back or belly (tummy) pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting.
TREATMENT:
Cephalexin and ciprofloxacin are the most frequently used oral antibiotics; cefuroxime, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and aminoglycosides are options for intravenous treatment.
THERE ARE TWO types of pyelonephritis:
- Acute pyelonephritis: Upper urinary tract infection without destruction of kidney tissue.
- Chronic pyelonephritis: There is tissue destruction in the kidney, which is why the presence of lesions in renal calyces, renal parenchyma and renal pelvis is characteristic.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Keep the genital area clean. Use a mild soap.
- If you are a woman, always wipe the genital area from front to back.
- Urinate frequently. Do not hold urine in your bladder for a long time.
- Always urinate after having sex.
- Have safe sex.
PREVENTION
Pyelonephritis can be prevented by consulting a specialist to administer timely treatment of urinary tract infections and cystitis; Similarly, the treatment of anatomical malformations, so that their prevention will result in a positive way in the prevention of pyelonephritis.
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