Pyelonephritis

The urinary system is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body.You may have a UTI if you noticePain or burning when you urinateFever, tiredness, or shakinessAn urge to urinate oftenPressure in your lower belly Urine that smells bad or looks cloudy or reddishPain in your back or side below the ribsPeople of any age or sex can get UTIs. But about four times as many women get UTIs as men. You're also at higher risk if you have diabetes, need a tube to drain your bladder, or have a spinal cord injury.If you think you have a UTI it is important to see your doctor. Your doctor can tell if you have a UTI with a urine test. Treatment is with antibiotics. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Disease Alternative Name

urinary tract infections

bladder infections

infections

bladder

kidney infections

uti

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Dr. Anoop Kumar

DR ANOOP KUMAR. Rana hospital B.S.R GENERAL EMERGENCY

A 62 year old pt h/0 pyelonephritis dj standing done 2019 and hypertension no diabetic Please advise treatment

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Dr Ashish Nair MBBS MD IDCCM FIRA CICCM "a doctor by profession here to cure pain and spread smiles"

I- 50yr/female S- Complicated UTI with Septic shock (resolved) ? Adrenal insufficiency Right lower limb DVT HFpEF Retrocoele Htn B- Patient admitted on 16/4/22 with c/o- with breathlessness, pedal edema since 4 days Previously patient ...See More

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Acute pyelonephritis is a severe urinary tract infection that can precipitate dysregulated host response resulting in se...See More

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Which of the following are causes of Addison's disease? A Tuberculosis B Autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex C Pyelonephritis D Adrenoleukodystrophy

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