Women between the ages of 15 and 65 are the most affected by pyelonephritis, but this disease is also seen in men. Pyelonephritis can result from a swelling of the bladder, a retraction of the urethra or lithiasis.
Pyelonephritis is an infection caused by bacteria reaching the upper urinary tract. This disease affects the renal parenchyma and the renal pelvis in particular. In some cases, pyelonephritis can also lead to inflammation of the lower urinary tract. Pyelonephritis is caused by Gram-negative bacteria or by Escherichia coli. These germs, which come from the bladder or lower urinary tract, contaminate the renal pelvis and kidney.
Symptoms
A fever above 38.5°C and back pain are the clinical signs of pyelonephritis. Nevertheless, other symptoms are associated with this disease such as frequent and painful urination, urinary problems. Pain radiating to the pubis may also be felt by the patient. However, some symptoms of pyelonephritis are confusing, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting.
Treatment of urinary tract infections
Pyelonephritis is an infection that affects the upper tract of the urinary system. Three homeopathic remedies are appropriate for the treatment of this urinary tract infection: Cantharis 5 CH, Colibacillinum 5 CH and Sepia Officinalis 5 CH. The patient should take 3 granules of each remedy, 3 times a day until a marked improvement in his condition is observed.
The patient may feel burning when urinating. In this case, it is recommended to take Cantharis 5 CH in combination with the remedy Formica Rufa 5 CH and Mercurius Corrosivus in dilution 7 CH. For dosage, he should take one granule of each homeopathic medicine every 15 minutes. Then, to better treat pyelonephritis, the patient can take 10 colibacillin granules every 2 days. Taking an ampoule of anticolibacillary serum, 3 times a day for 3 days, is also recommended for the treatment of this infection.
When to see a doctor?
An infection like pyelonephritis evolves in two stages. In the first stage of the disease's course, the infection only affects the bladder and will lead to cystitis. At this stage, it is recommended to consult a doctor to avoid the spread of bacteria. In the case where cystitis has been neglected, it turns into pyelonephritis and directly attacks the kidneys. In addition to urinary burns, the patient will have a fever and sharp pain in the back. As soon as the first symptoms of pyelonephritis appear, the patient should consult a doctor.
