Acute Pyelonephritis
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With low back pain accompanied by fever and discomfort when urinating, it is best not to wait; acute pyelonephritis is among the causes that require timely professional attention.
Acute pyelonephritis is an infection that affects one or both kidneys, usually when a urinary infection rises from the lower urinary tract.
Common symptoms: Fever, chills, pain in the low back or the flank, nausea, and discomfort when urinating.
When should you seek care? When these signs appear, especially fever with back pain, since a timely evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist handles it? The urologist is the professional who evaluates infections and conditions of the urinary system and follows up on each case. Seeking professional care soon when these symptoms appear is the most sensible decision.
Data on 98 doctors who treat acute pyelonephritis
Which specialist treats acute pyelonephritis?
Acute pyelonephritis, a kidney infection, is treated by a urologist, who assesses severity and provides follow-up. You can find urologists available for your consultation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute pyelonephritis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Pamela Avila Lamadrid
Dr. Jesus Serrano Jaimes
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Eugenio Gutiérrez-Rojas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is acute pyelonephritis?
With low back pain accompanied by fever and discomfort when urinating, it is best not to wait; acute pyelonephritis is among the causes that require timely professional attention.
Which doctor treats acute pyelonephritis?
Acute pyelonephritis, a kidney infection, is treated by a urologist, who assesses severity and provides follow-up. You can find urologists available for your consultation.