Inflammatory kidney disease is a very common problem faced by both adults and children. But the chronic forms of such diseases are very dangerous, as they are accompanied by a gradual change in tissues and a violation of the normal functioning of the excretory system. So is there an effective treatment for chronic pyelonephritis?
Chronic pyelonephritis: causes and symptoms
Such a disease is accompanied by a chronic inflammatory process that primarily affects the system of the pelvis and calyces. In most cases, this form of the disease develops as a result of improper treatment of the acute stage of inflammation. And before you figure out how chronic pyelonephritis is treated, it's worth learning more about its symptoms.
In fact, the clinical picture is usually a little blurry. Almost all patients complain of heaviness and mild pain.in the lower back, which are aggravated during brisk walking or exercise. In some cases, frequent urination is noted, especially at night. Body temperature can remain normal - only in some patients it rises to 38 degrees from time to time, and in the evening. Along with this, there is a deterioration in well-being - patients complain of weakness, drowsiness, decreased performance.
Chronic pyelonephritis: treatment
Since the most common cause of the inflammatory process is a bacterial infection, appropriate therapy is needed here. It is worth remembering that the treatment of chronic pyelonephritis with antibiotics should take place exclusively under the strict supervision of a doctor. The fact is that in many cases, pathogens are immune to most standard antibacterial agents.
It is for this purpose that laboratory seeding is carried out with further study of the pathogen. During such testing, doctors manage not only to determine the nature and variety of microorganisms, but also to study their sensitivity to a particular group of drugs.
Most often, the treatment of chronic pyelonephritis with antibiotics lasts about two weeks. Drugs containing penicillin and its derivatives (for example, the drug "Amoxicillin"), as well as cephalosporins (the drug "Supraks"), and sometimes fluoroquinolones (drugs "Ofloxacin", "Levofloxacin") are considered very effective. After the course of admissionantibacterial drugs are being repeated studies and analyzes.
In addition, patients are prescribed medications that normalize normal blood circulation in the tissues of the kidneys and prevent venous blood stagnation. For this purpose, the drugs "Aescusan", "Kurantil" and others are used.
Of course, the treatment of chronic pyelonephritis includes the right diet. First, in the absence of edema, patients are advised to consume as much fluid as possible (at least three liters per day). Proper drinking regime contributes to the rapid detoxification of the body. It is worth limiting the amount of s alt in the diet, as well as including fresh fruits and vegetables in the daily menu (watermelons and melons will be especially useful).
The treatment of such a disease can last for months, as it is not so easy to eliminate chronic inflammation. The decision to stop therapy can only be made by the attending physician after receiving the results of the examination, which would confirm the satisfactory condition of the excretory system.
