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Pyelonephritis most often occurs as a result of urinary tract infection, particularly when there is occasional or persistent backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureters or an area called the kidney pelvis. See: Vesicoureteric refluxPyelon...
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Kidney infections can be diagnosed by family doctors, OB/GYN doctors, and urologists(doctors who specialize in the urinary system). The diagnosis of kidney infection is based primarily on symptoms, urinalysis, and urine cultures.
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A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the:.Bladder Kidneys Ureters-- the tubes that take urine from each kidney to the bladder Urethra-- the tube that emptie...
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Detailed information on urinary tract infections, including causes, symptom, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Women can get different kinds of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Knowing which kind of infection you have may help you prevent future UTIs.
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Men can get different kinds of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Knowing which kind of infection you have may help you prevent future UTIs.
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New research shows cranberry juice might help prevent urinary tract infections, but taking cranberry juice extract pills may be better in the long run.
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If a woman has a UTI, should her partner be evaluated as well?
James S. Winshall, M.D., is an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital. In addition to his role as senior editor at Harvard Health Publications, Dr. Winshall practices general internal medicine and is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.
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Detailed information on urinary tract infections, including causes, symptom, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Detailed information on urinary tract infections, including causes, symptom, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Vesicoureteral reflux(VUR) refers to a condition in which urine flows from the bladder, back up the ureter, and back into the kidneys.The normal flow of urine begins in the collecting system of each kidney. Urine then flows out of each kidney and ...
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Detailed information on vesicoureteral reflux, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
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Vesicoureteral reflux(VUR) is a condition in which urine flows from the bladder, back up the ureter, and back into the kidneys.
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