acute pyelonephritis

An infectious disease that affects the very fabric of the kidneys and urinary system (kidney calyx, pelvis). Pathogens - enterococcus, Proteus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, E. coli, etc., that fall into the kidneys via the blood, lymph from the lower urinary tract.. The development of the disease in the first place depends on the general state and the body's resistance to infections. Acute pyelonephritis is serous and purulent. Apostematozny nephritis and renal carbuncle are subsequent stages of acute purulent pyelonephritis.
It starts badly, the temperature rises, there is a fever, sweating, pain in the lumbar region, thirst, painful urination. "Effleurage" on the lower back is often painful. In the blood increases the content of leukocytes in urine - a large number of white blood cells, protein, red blood cells.
Detection is carried out on the basis of clinical data, the data also help ekskretorpoy urography, cystoscopy.
Emergency hospitalization. Bed rest. A diet with lots of easily digestible proteins, fats and carbohydrates, vitamins and mineral salts. Plentiful drink (cranberry, cranberry juice, broth hips, weak tea, mineral water, etc.), up to 3 liters per day. Antibiotics, with the development of apostematozpogo nephritis and renal carbuncle - surgical treatment.