Pyelonephritis

What is Pyelonephritis?

Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection in the form of a painful kidney infection. It is an unpleasant illness that usually happens when bacteria travels up from your bladder into one or both of your kidneys. The kidneys and ureters are often both infected at the same time.

通常症状在几个小时内就会迅速出现，会让你感到发烧、发抖、恶心，背部或侧面有强烈的疼痛感。

Symptoms of Pyelonephritis

The symptoms may include those of a lower UTI (seeCystitis) as well as:

• High temperature (over 38˚C or 101˚F)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Shivering or chills (Rigours)
• Pain in lower back (may only be one side)

如果你有这些症状，你应该尽快寻求医疗建议。

What causes Pyelonephritis?

肾脏感染通常发生在细菌，通常是大肠杆菌，从肛门进入尿道，然后通过膀胱进入其中一个肾脏。

Most people can be treated at home by taking a course of antibiotics and painkillers too. It’s also important to drink plenty of fluids because this will help to flush out the bacteria from your kidneys. If you’re frequently passing pale coloured urine then that is a good sign that you’re drinking enough fluids.

Further Information

If you think you may have pyelonephritis or other UTI it is most important to make an appointment to see your doctor straight away. You may also wish to seek advice from your local continence clinic. The continence clinics are run by the NHS and you don’t always need to be referred to a clinic by your GP, as some clinics will allow you to book an appointment yourself.

For more information about UTIs and treatments available, seeUrinary Tract Infections

To find your nearest continence clinic use ourHealthcare Professional Finder.