In kidney pelvic inflammation quickly to the doctor

In renal pelvic inflammation immediately to the doctor: Resistance complicate therapy, blood poisoning threatens

02/26/2014

Those who feel severe pain in the lateral abdominal and back area and suffering from fever, chills, nausea and burning while urinating, should consult a urologist immediately. This is indicated by the medical network Uro-GmbH Nordrhein. Especially those who suffer from bladder infections every now and then should pay attention to symptoms. Acute pyelitis often develops from untreated cystitis. Bacteria enter the kidney via the bladder and ureter, where they settle and multiply. Those who ignore symptoms risk the bacteria entering the entire organism via the bloodstream.

Women are considered to be particularly at risk for pyelonephritis because of their bladder infections due to the shorter urethra. „In addition, the risk increases during pregnancy and menopause, because the body is exposed to hormone fluctuations“, explains Dr. Rheinhold Schaefer, urologist and managing director of Uro-GmbH Nordrhein. „Also, who has kidney and bladder stones or congenital urinary obstruction and men who have an enlarged prostate, belong to the risk group.“ Metabolic disorders such as diabetes or gout also play a role in the pathogenesis. The treatment of choice for inflammation of the renal pelvis are antibiotics. Patients often take up to several weeks antibiotics, should drink a lot and also need bed rest. Especially the choice of the right antibiotic belongs today due to expanding resistance in the hands of urologists. If a suspected diagnosis is made, they test the urine in the laboratory before starting therapy. In addition to determining the type of bacteria, they also investigate which antibiotic is effective.

„Acute pelvic inflammatory disease must be recognized as quickly as possible and treated effectively, so that they do not go into a chronic state and in the worst case lead to kidney failure or in a sepsis, so a blood poisoning, end“, emphasizes Shepherd. Patients are best advised to consult a specialist at the first sign. As a precautionary measure, urologists recommend people with a tendency to frequent bladder infections, to always drink plenty, to keep the abdomen and feet warm, and to go to the toilet immediately after urinary urgency and after sexual intercourse. (Pm)