Question 1

if i get chronic pyelonephritis, what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Chronic pyelonephrit: Most commonly none till kidneys fail.

Question 2

what is the difference between chronic pyelonephritis and hydronephrosis?

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Infected/obstructed: Pyelonephritis refers to a kidney infection, whereas hydronephrosis refers to obstruction of the kidney leading to dilation and swelling.  You should see your doctor and possibly a urologist for both of these issues to get them evaluated to see if an anatomic abnormality or stone is contributing to infection or to see cause/severity of obstruction and if corrective surgery required.

Question 3

can chronic pyelonephritis affect a pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Pyleonephritis: Yes Especially if you have high blood pressure from the pyelo.

Question 4

what is chronic pyelonephritis and what is focal area scarring in the lower pole of the left kidney?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Pyelo: Chronic pyelonephritis is the result of any process in the kidney that causes prolonged inflammation and fibrosis (scarring). Common causes include: persistent or recurrent renal infections, vesicoureteral reflux (urine going backwards into the kidney), or urinary tract obstruction. A board certified urologist or nephrologist are the best doctors to review these types of findings.

Question 5

i have chronic pyelonephritis and four kidney stones in my kidney. it has shrunk immensely in size and is now in early renal failure. should i remove?

Accepted Answer

Stones or kidney?: If stones are cause of chronic pyelonephritis, then discuss removing stones to reduce risk for repeat infections as a means to improve kidney function. Optimize blood pressure & sugar as these are two main causes of renal failure. We don't usually remove kidneys even in failure.

Question 6

what can cause focal pyelonephritis?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria. : The most common cause of kidney infections, or pyelonephritis, is bacteria introduced from the lower urinary tract. The most common cause is escherichia coli (75-95%), then proteus, klebsiella, & staphylococcus. "focal" is a descriptive term, likely from radiology, describing the infection as localized to a specific part of the kidney. Regardless of the description, this is a serious infection.

Question 7

can cervicitis cause pyelonephritis? if yes then please explain

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The organisms involved in cervicitis are usually different from those causing pyelonephritis. For more inforamtion on cervicits see this site.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cervicitis/ds00518.

Question 8

what cause pyelonephritis?

Accepted Answer

Cause of pyelo?: 29 F wants to know cause of pyelonephritis. Aka infection of the kidneys causing scaring and kidney failure. Can also be related analgesic abuse if you lived in Australia and took a lot. Some have symptoms of infection others not. Congenital reflux from bladder or kidney stones contribute. At one time thought to be common cause of HTN. Rarely one side which may increase BP. Check UPTODATE for more

Question 9

what is pyelonephritis caused by?

Accepted Answer

Kidney infection: Usually bacteria infecting kidney, possibly causing damage if not treated properly in timely fashion. Bacteria can affect kidney by refluxing up from bladder. Hematogenous (via blood) is other possibility. Results of inadequate treated pyelonephritis are scarring and loss of renal cortex. Chronic scarring can cause hypertension.If both kidneys severely involved renal failure.

Question 10

causes of bilateral pyelonephritis with no risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Pyelonephritis: Can occur by ascending infection from bladder or through the bloodstream.  Either can produce bilateral disease.  Are you certain there are no predisposing factors?

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