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The diagnosis of pyelonephritis is based on the patient's history, a physical examination, and the results of laboratory and imaging tests
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How is Pyelonephritis related to reflux?
Pyelonephritis is often associated with the reflux of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract
How does multiple sclerosis cause pyelonephritis?
Urinary retention can predispose someone with MS to urinary tract infection, including pyelonephritis.
Who gets pyelonephritis?
Acute pyelonephritis is most common in adult females but can affect people of either sex and any age
What is pyelonephritis?
pyelonephritis is an urinary tract infection that has reached the pyelum (pelvis) of the kidney.Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney.
What are possible complications of pyelonephritis?
bacteremia (bacterial invasion of the bloodstream), hypertension, chronic pyelonephritis and even permanent kidney damage.
What do urine tests for pyelonephritis show?
If the patient has pyelonephritis, the urine tests will show the presence of white blood cells, and bacteria in the urine
What is emphysematous pyelonephritis?
Emphysematous pyelonephritis: acute infection associated with gas in and around the kidney. This type almost always occurs in persons with diabetes.
What is the difference between glomerulonephritis and pyelonephritis?
glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys however, pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney(s). They are both due to infection.
What diet will help prevent pyelonephritis?
fiber
Is acute pyelonephritis a virus or bacteria?
viral
Could renovascular hypertension occur as a result of pyelonephritis?
no
Can pyelonephritis cause chronic kidney failure?
Yes
