Kidney Infection
Health Encyclopedia: Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney and the ducts that carry urine away from the kidney (ureters).
Alternative Names
Urinary tract infection - complicated; Infection - kidney; Complicated urinary tract infection; Pyelonephritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Pyelonephritis most often occurs as a result of
Expert & Community Posts
What you need to know about urinary tract infections
By Merely Me , Health Expert...infection localized to your bladder to a full fledged kidney infection. If you suspect that... Read more »
What is Nocturia?
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert...as much as it did when we were younger. Bladder or kidney infection can also bring on a bout of... Read more »
Understanding the Causes and Effects of High Blood Pressure
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...another cause, for example: Kidney conditions such as kidney infection or kidney disease... Read more »
The Week in Review, May 29, 2009
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...sounds *Kathy is looking for others who experience kidney infections *Maggieames asks about PML... Read more »
Health Guide
Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
Urinary tract infection - complicated; Infection - kidney; Complicated urinary tract infection; Pyelonephritis Prevention Prompt and complete... Read more »Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
Urinary tract infection - complicated; Infection - kidney; Complicated urinary tract infection; Pyelonephritis Symptoms Flank pain or... Read more »Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
Urinary tract infection - complicated; Infection - kidney; Complicated urinary tract infection; Pyelonephritis Treatment The goals of treatment... Read more »Flank pain
...cause. See also: Kidney stones Common Causes Kidney problems Acute pyelonephritis (kidney infection) Kidney stone Kidney abscess Shingles (flank pain with... Read more »Asymptomatic bacteriuria
...treatment because the bacteria isn't causing any harm. However, certain groups are at a higher risk for kidney infections if they develop asymptomatic bacteriuria. Those at risk include: ... Read more »Images
Medications
...3 or more days difficulty urinating signs of kidney infection (e.g., burning/painful... Read more »
...3 or more days difficulty urinating signs of kidney infection (e.g., burning/painful... Read more »
...stomach/abdominal pain trouble urinating signs of kidney infection (e.g., burning/painful... Read more »
...difficulty urinating fast/pounding heartbeat signs of kidney infection (e.g.,... Read more »
...stomach/abdominal pain trouble urinating signs of kidney infection (e.g., burning/painful... Read more »
Related News
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Saving Organs, Saving Lives
October 27, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When a patient is treated for kidney cancer, surgeons remove the affected kidney as part of treatment. However, new research... Read summary »
Pass the Peas to Lower BP
March 27, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A protein found in common garden peas could be the key to saving the lives of millions of people who suffer from high blood... Read summary »
Genes Predict Kidney Disease?
May 18, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire)-- A new study reveals three genes that contain common mutations may put some people at a higher risk for kidney disease. More than... Read summary »
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