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 889 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
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.