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 816 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. 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 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.