The symptoms of pyelonephritis are many and complex. According to clinical course and disease, pyelonephritis can be divided into acute and chronic types, of which chronic pyelonephritis is an important cause of chronic renal insufficiency. As pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract inflammation caused by bacteria, different treatment methods should be given for different symptoms, and active treatment should be taken to achieve better therapeutic results. So, what are the symptoms of pyelonephritis?
1. Urinary system symptoms
Pyelonephritis is a common disease with a variety of symptoms and complex manifestations. The most prominent symptoms are bladder irritation symptoms, such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain in urination. Each time, there is little urine output, and even dripping urine. Most patients have low back pain or abdominal pain transmitted to the perineum.
2. Overall performance
Pyelonephritis refers to inflammation of the renal pelvis, which is mostly caused by bacterial infections and is very harmful. Most patients have a sudden onset of illness, often with frequent chills or chills, high fever, body temperature up to 39 degrees Celsius or above, general discomfort, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, and sometimes nausea or vomiting.
In addition to the above symptoms, pyelonephritis also presents with bladder irritation symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and pain in urination. Patients with mild symptoms may have no systemic manifestations.
Symptoms of chronic pyelonephritis:
1. Asymptomatic bacteriuria - refers to the presence of small to moderate amounts of white blood cells in the patient's urine, without systemic symptoms.
2. Long term low fever type - refers to a patient with only general symptoms such as low fever, dizziness, and fatigue, and no symptoms of urinary tract irritation in addition.
3. Recurrent attack type - Patients with pyelonephritis often experience recurrent symptoms of urinary tract irritation, accompanied by blunt pain in the renal region, and urinary bacteria are positive during the attack.
The above description is about the symptoms of pyelonephritis. Everyone must pay more attention. If any of the above symptoms are found, they should promptly go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Early treatment can effectively control the development of the disease and achieve better therapeutic results.