Kidney Infection
A kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, is an infection that affects one or both kidneys and usually begins when bacteria from the urinary tract travel up to them. It is considered a more serious form of urinary tract infection.
Common symptoms: fever, pain in the lower back or side, discomfort when urinating, and sometimes nausea or a general feeling of being unwell.
When should you see a doctor? The combination of fever with pain in the kidney area warrants prompt attention, since it is best not to delay its evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? It is treated by a urologist, a nephrologist, and an internist, with a pediatrician involved for children. If you have these symptoms, it is advisable to have a professional confirm the condition and guide the appropriate management for your case.
Data on 140 doctors who treat kidney infection
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Doctors specialized in kidney infection
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Miguel Ángel González Rodríguez
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Ramiro Millan Mota
Dr. Mateo Lorenzo Tapia
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Rafael Ordaz Castillo
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Juan Manuel Arce González
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Frequently asked questions
What is kidney infection?
A kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis, is an infection that affects one or both kidneys and usually begins when bacteria from the urinary tract travel up to them. It is considered a more serious form of urinary tract infection.
Which doctor treats kidney infection?
Kidney Infection is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, internist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist, pediatrician, urologist, nephrologist, pediatric nephrologist.