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Acute pyelonephritis is a common urinary tract infection that, if not diagnosed and treated promptly, can lead to kidney failure and life-threatening blood infection.1. What is acute pyelonephritis?
Acute pyelonephritis is an acute infection of the renal calyces, renal pelvis, ureters and renal parenchyma.2. Causes of acute pyelonephritis?
Causes of acute pyelonephritis are bacteria including gram (+) and gram (-). Gram (-) bacteria are usually E.Coli, Klebsiella, Proteus mirabilis, Enterobacter, ... this is the main group causing acute pyelonephritis. In contrast, gram (+) bacteria are a rare group (less than 10%), but there are still some species such as Enterococcus, Staphylococcus,... When there are favorable factors such as: lower urinary tract infection; after surgery on the urinary system; Urinary tract obstruction due to kidney stones, tumor, ureteral pyelonephritis, pregnancy, .. or the presence of localized inflammatory foci will proliferate and cause acute pyelonephritis.3. Treatment of acute pyelonephritis
Điều trị viêm bể thận cấp bằng kháng sinh là cách điều trị phổ biến
If improperly treated, acute pyelonephritis not only cannot be cured but also leaves unpredictable dangerous complications. Therefore, it is necessary to pay close attention to this issue and also go to a hospital or reputable medical facility for proper examination and treatment.
Depending on the patient's health condition and the bacteria found in the urine, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics for acute pyelonephritis and different dosages. The duration of antibiotic treatment for acute pyelonephritis can range from a few days to a week or longer, depending on the progression of the disease.
If the disease is mild, oral antibiotics are indicated. If the disease is severe, antibiotics for acute pyelonephritis will be used. During treatment in addition to antibiotics, you will also be prescribed pain medication or intravenous fluids to compensate for electrolytes.
4. Notes when using antibiotics to treat acute pyelonephritis
Người bệnh chỉ sử dụng kháng sinh điều trị viêm bể thận cấp khi có chỉ định của bác sĩ
Only use antibiotics for acute pyelonephritis when prescribed by a doctor; Use the right dose, the right amount, don't give up halfway (except for cases of allergies or sensitivities) before the prescription is over to avoid antibiotic resistance; Do not save medicine and do not share it with others; Do not use antibiotics for acute pyelonephritis according to prescriptions prescribed for others; Some antibiotics for acute pyelonephritis can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. At this point, immediately stop using the drug and consult a doctor; Please add water appropriately to ensure urine output >50ml/hour; Pregnant women and children under 15 years of age need to be very careful when using antibiotics during the treatment of acute pyelonephritis. In order to effectively treat acute pyelonephritis, early detection of the disease plays a very important role. You should regularly check your general health periodically to understand the health status of your body as well as detect diseases early. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has general health checkup packages suitable for each age, gender and individual needs of customers with a reasonable price policy, including:
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