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Pyelonephritis - Coggle Diagram
Pyelonephritis
Etiology
E. Coli
Ascending UTI
Kidney inflammation
Urinary stasis
Bacterial growth
Renal calculi
BPH
Pregnancy
Catheterization
Pathophysiology
Bacteria enter urinary tract
Ascend to kidney
Renal pelvis inflammation
Kidney tissue inflammation
Fever
Chills
Pus formation
Abscess formation
Renal swelling
Flank pain
Symptoms
Flank pain
Dysuria
Urinary urgency
Urinary frequency
Nausea
Vomiting
Foul smelling urine
Signs
Fever
Chills
Enlarged kidneys
Suprapubic tenderness
Leukocytes in urine
Urinary casts
Treatment
Ciprofloxacin
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Increased fluids
Bed rest
Correct obstruction
Surgical intervention (if needed)
Prognosis
Good with early treatment
Complete recovery possible
Recurrent infection risk
Chronic pyelonephritis
Hypertension
Permanent kidney damage
Diagnosis
Urinalysis
Leukocytes in urine
Urine culture
Blood Culture
Renal ultrasonography
Radiographic studies