Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidney that causes inflammation of the kidney. It is often a complication of a urinary tract infection, and most commonly occurs in young women. In this lesson, we discuss the bacteria that cause this condition, including how it occurs, the signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.

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[emmaike]

I'm currently down with the Left pyelonephritis and the pains are severe, have been hospitalized for 4days now and the pain comes and goes, pray for me

[saphiriathebluedragonknight]

I had so many urinary tract infections growing up. Because I'm a transplant patient and imunocompromised I was always hospitalized. Now I understand what was going on, and what to look out for now I'm an adult.

[hammerradiology]

Last week I saw a severe case of urethritis-pyelonephritis on a CT-scan. Mild cases don’t require imaging but in this case it was necessary. Very informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[almstgbelamel]

Thanx doctor..you are soo amazing really....thanx for the helpe to understand the lesson....

[irenechong]

Heavily regretted waiting 5 days before going to the docs :'). Two days ago Im starting to feel kidney pain. Was prescribed w antibiotics and also uti medication. Really miss when my vagina and kidneys were doing well 😭😭

[Claysvids]

I'm an RN and really enjoyed this video. It's a nice refresher.

[agnestee]

This video is so simple and informative. Thankss !!!

[dianaferreira]

I was suffering from similar issue in the past, but I'm glad it has been fixed

[RizaCasquejo]

Thank you for this informative video. Well I have acute kidney infection

[Boom_Bianca]

I’m suffering from a kidney infection as well as colitis now and I had to be hospitalized for a few days. It’s incredibly painful.

[maztergee]

Nice vocals, speaking, voice, great explanation, thank you

[cic]

I'm currently learning about the urinary system in my medical terminology class. Great video!

I had Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) when I was 5. My urine kept going backward from my bladder up the ureters and into my kidneys causing me to get kidney infections. I had to take oral antibiotics for years untill my bladder was able to drain properly.

[valmiravo]

My problem is that I'm relatively resistant to pain, I didn't even notice it at first and since yesterday I've been writhing in pain, have fever and a strong urge to urinate. I went to the doctor today, it's a kidney infection, I've already taken antibiotics and paracetamol, I'm very dizzy, have to drink a lot and keep my kidneys warm.. hopefully I’ll get better soon!🥺

[kurlykaitlyn]

My husband thought massaging my right flank where i was experiencing pain would help and OMG!! People do NOT let your partner or anyone dig thumbs or fingers when you feel kidney pain

[talawoods]

Very informative and explained in simple terms.

[joanachinita]

great video! would probably just add that although ascending bacterial infection is the most common cause in adults, in children it is almost always hematogenous. thank you!

[Alarycia]

I was diagnosed with this last night in the ER following an urgent care visit on Feb 28th 2023, the left one however was far worse, I went in complaining of back pain and high fever (104F orally). Had blood drawn 2x, 2x urine samples, CT scan with contrast, tons of docs tapping around on my back, EKG 2x, temp, pulse etc. I do have panic disorder but my BP remained 112/74 yet at its worst my pulse was 146!!

I had no UTI (was able to pee just fine, no blood, was hydrated, all seemed normal in terms of toilet usage) so they were very confused, they tested for pneumonia, flu, covid, all which was cleared so they went a bit nuts on the blood tests and sent me to the University ER with actual docs not nurses (nothing against them- but one of them told me I was likely going to die of pulmonary embolism since I recovered from covid and they misread X-rays that MDs later looked at and concluded my lungs and heart are fine, and the nurses at the UC told me I may literally die due septic shock based on my EKG and xrays- which a MD looked at and said it's actually perfectly fine and if anything indicates kidney issues along with a new blood and urine test.

I had covid + was fully vaccinated, but tested positive Feb 9th and have been negative since the 18th, it is now march 1 2023. So could it be that I had a rarer case that was caused by another viral infection in my body such as covid? you mentioned in the very first part of the video that it can be spread through blood. considering no UTI was detected, but they did find an infected kidney in the urine apparently.

I'm not nauseous, vomiting, no incontinence. They had me on fluids and sent me home with 2x a day ciproflaxin. I'd say the pain renders me motionless 60% of the time especially bedtime. I try to use heat only now that I know its not just a pulled muscle. Ibuprofen was useless but I did take it when I thought it was a pinched nerve. Tylenol helped much better. I had a 104F fever the night before I went to the ER and they said my white blood cell count was around 27, 000 so does that mean that mine was very bad? After all, they send me home with one dose of ciproflaxin and one liter of IV hydration already administered, and I'm going to take the antibiotics twice daily for 5 days.

I've heard 14 days was more common, but I have gripes and concerns with antibiotics like yeast infections which I made clear. Is this perhaps why they shortened it, or would this just suggest my case was non-lethal?

Any day to day finctioning and positioning tips? I find it very hard to get comfortable, I am a left side sleeper and my left kidney is the main culprit by far so is that making it worse?

[thanushadilkirajakaruna]

I was diagnosis with this stayed 9 days in hospital and im also allergy to antibiotics hospital only found one medication for me finished the course and discharged and have some protocols to follow still have but no pain

[kittywinter]

THANK YOU Because my mom has kidney problems

[mr.e]

i have had terrible buzzing, throbbing pain under my ribs at my upper left back. Also i feel like my pulse in my groin is stronger. If I put pressure on my back, I can breathe easier and the pain goes away. Might go to the ER if it doesn't go away soon. I lost 7 lbs in a week too.