Kidneys - zealous workers, for a day they cleansemore than 190 liters of blood, while producing up to 2 liters of waste, which are then excreted in the form of urine. Their performance is amazing, but the kidneys are an organ that is vulnerable. Such a disease, as chronic pyelonephritis, is not very common. The fact is that in order to infect the kidneys, a special predisposition is required, usually associated with an atypical structure of the entire urinary tract. Typically, the disease occurs in those suffering from vesicoureteral reflux, that is, a syndrome where urine is thrown from the bladder back into the upper urinary tract. And if in the human body, which has described the features of the structure and functioning of the urinary tract, infection has penetrated, the kidneys are under attack in the first place.
Chronic inflammation in the kidneys causesproliferation of connective tissue, as a result of which instead of working tissue of the kidney tissue is formed, which does not perform the usual tasks, representing scars on the tissue. If the disease is not treated, it can lead to a condition such as kidney failure.
Symptoms of chronic pyelonephritis includepain in the abdomen or in the side, blood in the urine, abundant urine release at night, as well as such general symptoms of the presence of a foci of infection in the body as general malaise, loss of appetite, spontaneous weight loss and fever. In many cases, when there is an increase in the temperature of an unclear cause, it appears to be associated with just such a condition as chronic pyelonephritis. When examined, it becomes clear that the area of the costal-vertebral corner of the patient is very sensitive to touch.
In most cases, pyelonephritis begins withinfection of the lower urinary tract, which leads to the fact that the pathogens fall into the bladder, and from there because of the reflux - higher, to the kidneys. There is no specific pathogen for this disease, it often arises from the activity of opportunistic microorganisms, which in most people are unable to provoke chronic pyelonephritis. The reason for this injustice is vesicoureteral reflux.
Exacerbation of chronic pyelonephritis is oftenoccurs during pregnancy, so women who already had problems with the kidneys at this time need to be especially careful. Also, the disease often worsens when a male patient has a very active sex life with different partners, which increases the range of infections that his body has to face and increases the likelihood of the return of acute conditions. Therefore, men who are prone to the described disease, it is better to have sex with one faithful woman, so as not to increase the risk, in some cases, fatal. In addition to men who lead free lifestyles, at risk people with AIDS, who in principle need to take great care of themselves.
An accurate diagnosis is made with the help ofultrasound examination or computed tomography. The choice of tactics and treatment strategy depends on the condition of the kidneys at the time of examination and the degree of vesicoureteral reflux. Conservative and surgical treatment showed approximately the same efficacy. In the first case, antibiotic therapy is performed. Note that folk methods in this situation can be dangerous, as you lose time and can wait for a state where only kidney transplantation can save. When the problem is surgically solved, the ureter is reattached and the patient can lead a normal life and not be afraid of frequent exacerbations.
Protect your kidneys, try to reduce the impactharmful factors, at the first signs look for the help of a qualified doctor. Chronic pyelonephritis requires special attention. It is better to look suspicious than seriously ill.
