Kidney Infection
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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 964 doctors who treat kidney infection
Which specialist treats kidney infection?
A kidney infection should be evaluated by a nephrologist, the specialist in the kidneys. A urologist or an internal medicine physician can also provide follow-up, and a general practitioner can guide you initially. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in kidney infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
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?
A kidney infection should be evaluated by a nephrologist, the specialist in the kidneys. A urologist or an internal medicine physician can also provide follow-up, and a general practitioner can guide you initially. Find these specialists.