Pyelonephritis
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.
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Formal
kidney infection, urinary tract infection, flank pain
noun
It is the inflammation of the kidney due to a bacterial infection, typically ascending from the urinary tract.
The patient was treated for pyelonephritis after lab results indicated a serious infection.
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Formal
bacterial infection, acute pyelonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis
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.
Usage tips
Formal
kidney infection, urinary tract infection, flank pain
noun
It is the inflammation of the kidney due to a bacterial infection, typically ascending from the urinary tract.
The patient was treated for pyelonephritis after lab results indicated a serious infection.
Usage tips
Formal
bacterial infection, acute pyelonephritis, chronic pyelonephritis
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/1Avoid assuming all kidney pain is caused by pyelonephritis
This condition can be mistaken for other issues
Ensure to seek medical advice if symptoms arise.
Pro Tip 1/1Avoid assuming all kidney pain is caused by pyelonephritis
This condition can be mistaken for other issues
Ensure to seek medical advice if symptoms arise.
Pro Tip 1/1Avoid assuming all kidney pain is caused by pyelonephritis
This condition can be mistaken for other issues
Ensure to seek medical advice if symptoms arise.
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