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What is Pyelonephritis? Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney and the ureters. The ureters are ducts that carry urine away from the kidney. Pyelonephritis is also called kidney infection, complicated urinary tract infection. What Causes Pyelonephritis? Pyelonephritis is most often caused by a urinary tract infection. The presence of occasional or persistent backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureters is the main cause of pyelonephritis. The risk of developing pyelonephritis increases if there is a history of cystitis, chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection, renal papillary necrosis, kidney stones, vesicoureteric reflux, or obstructive uropathy. Types of Pyelonephritis Pyelonephritis can be classified in several different categories:
Symptoms of Pyelonephritis Some of the most common symptoms are:
Can Pyelonephritis be Treated? Yes. The goals of treatment are to control the infection and reduce of symptoms. The most common treatments for pyelonephritis are antibiotics and medication to reduce the fever. If pyelonephritis is not treated immediately, permanent kidney damage can occur. If the patient is elderly and is not treated promptly, death can occur.
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