Pyelonephritis

usgb/ˌpaɪ.ə.loʊ.ˈnɛf.ɹɪ.tɪs/
noun

Pyelonephritis is a type of kidney infection that can cause pain and fever, requiring medical attention.

After experiencing severe back pain, the doctor diagnosed her with pyelonephritis.
Visual representation of "pyelonephritis" - Pyelonephritis is a type of kidney infection that can cause pain and fever, requiring medical attention.

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kidney infection, urinary tract infection, flank pain

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Avoid assuming all kidney pain is caused by pyelonephritis

This condition can be mistaken for other issues

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Ensure to seek medical advice if symptoms arise.
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