~~Pyelonephritis~~
| Characterized | Inflammation of the kidneys |
| Cause | Usually from Bacterial Infection |
| Symptoms | -fever -chills -back pain |
| Diagnoses | -Urine tests -X-rays |
| Treatment | -anti-inflammatory drugs -anti-biotic drugs |
~~"Diseases of the kidney range from mild infection to life-threatening
kidney failure. The most common form of kidney disease is an inflammation of the
kidney, called pyelonephritis. Most such inflammations are caused by a bacterial
infection that starts in the bladder and spreads to the kidney. Sometimes an
obstruction that interferes with the flow of urine in the urinary tract can
cause the disease. Symptoms of pyelonephritis include fever, chills, and back
pain. Antibiotic drugs are usually given to fight the infection, which can scar
the kidneys and impair their function if left untreated."
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