Acute pyelonephritis
Seriousहिंदी: गुर्दे का संक्रमण · தமிழ்: சிறுநீரக தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೂತ್ರಪಿಂಡ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: మూత్రపిండాల సంక్రమణ · বাংলা: কিডনির সংক্রমণ · मराठी: मूत्रपिंड संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: કિડની ચેપ
About this condition
Acute pyelonephritis is kidney infection, more common in women, causing high fever with severe back pain and urinary symptoms. Bacteria spreading from bladder to kidneys cause this serious infection. Urine and blood tests confirm diagnosis. IV or oral antibiotics treat the infection effectively.
Common symptoms
high feverback painburning urinationnausea and vomitingchillsfrequent urination
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When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Acute pyelonephritis?
high fever, back pain, burning urination, nausea and vomiting, chills, frequent urination.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Acute pyelonephritis common in India?
Acute pyelonephritis is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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