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Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney and the ureters, the ducts that carry urine away from the kidney.Urinary tract infection- complicated; Infection- kidney; Complicated urinary tract infection; Kidney infectio... |
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Symptoms
Back pain orflank painChills with shakingSevere abdominal pain (occurs occasionally)FatigueFeverHigher than 102 degre...
Causes
Pyelonephritis most often occurs as a result of urinary tract infection, particularly when there is occasional or per...
Tests
A physical exam may show tenderness when the health care provider presses (palpates) the area of the kidney. Blood cu...
Treatments
Sudden(acute) symptoms usually go away within 48 to 72 hours after appropriate treatment.Your doctor will select the ...
Prevention
Prompt and complete treatment of bladder infections may prevent development of many cases of pyelonephritis. Chronic ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of pyelonephritis.Call your health care provider if you have been...
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