Pyelonephritis
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Pyelonephritis is an infection that affects the kidney, generally when germs ascend from the lower urinary tract, and it is considered a more serious form of urinary tract infection.
Common symptoms:
- Fever and chills
- Pain in the lower back or side
- Discomfort when urinating
- Nausea or general malaise
When to see a doctor? The combination of fever with flank pain and urinary symptoms warrants prompt care.
Which specialist treats it? The emergency physician and internist handle the acute phase, while the urologist and the nephrologist help with the workup of the urinary tract and kidneys. If you have fever along with back pain or discomfort when urinating, the prudent thing is to seek evaluation without delay.
Data on 883 doctors who treat pyelonephritis
Which specialist treats pyelonephritis?
Pyelonephritis (a kidney infection) should be treated by a nephrologist or a urologist, who assess kidney function; an internist, an infectious disease specialist, or a critical care specialist may be involved in more severe cases.
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Doctors specialized in pyelonephritis
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. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is pyelonephritis?
Pyelonephritis is an infection that affects the kidney, generally when germs ascend from the lower urinary tract, and it is considered a more serious form of urinary tract infection.
Which doctor treats pyelonephritis?
Pyelonephritis (a kidney infection) should be treated by a nephrologist or a urologist, who assess kidney function; an internist, an infectious disease specialist, or a critical care specialist may be involved in more severe cases.