Pyelonephritis is an infectious, inflammatory disease of the kidneys with the localization of the pathological process in the pyelocaliceal system and in the interstitium. The process is more asymmetric, and leads to the destruction of the kidney. The prerequisites for the appearance of pyelonephritis are more infectious, as well as a violation of the outflow of urine, hormonal fluctuations, and a decrease in immunity. Very often the disease is accompanied by a temperature in pyelonephritis. How long does this state last?
Disease symptoms
The main signs of pyelonephritis are:
- high temperature during exacerbation of pyelonephritis;
- sharp feeling of back pain;
- discomfort in the lower back.
Back pain indicates a kidney problem and is accompanied by frequent urination.
When these symptoms appear together, it is worthwhile to understand that the disease is serious. Rising, the temperature may not subside for a long time, most often it is forty degreesCelsius.
Types of disease
Disease has two types:
- Primary type - the expiration of the disease on its own initiative, in the form of an inflammation process. It is at the moment that there is pain in the back, heavy urination. Pyelonephritis passes without fever.
- The secondary type of disease is defined as a consequence of a previous disease, for example, infection with staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, enterococcus. It is the previously indicated viral diseases that cause high fever in pyelonephritis, which does not subside for a long time.
There are also two reactions of pyelonephritis accompanied by fever:
- The acute course of the disease is determined by clear signs of pyelonephritis with fever. Constant changes in temperature are observed, which to a greater extent torments the patient. In the afternoon and in the morning, the body temperature can be like that of a he althy person, and in the evening there is an increase, fever. Sometimes patients experience nausea, heaviness. In some cases, after vomiting, patients temporarily feel relief. After the start of treatment, the patient's suffering can gradually stop. It is important not to take various medications without a doctor's prescription, it is in such cases that the disease can become chronic and worsen.
- The chronic form occurs when the patient did not follow all the instructions in the first period of the disease. In such cases, patients receive a not very high, but painful temperature, about thirty-seven degreesCelsius. Most likely, it will be accompanied by a feeling of fatigue, exhaustion. Some patients get used to the low temperature. People stop paying attention to the disease, which can lead to its even greater aggravation. After being examined by a doctor, the patient must follow all subsequent instructions. In this case, the symptoms may be heavy and frequent breathing, rapid heartbeat, in some cases, fainting, convulsions, fever.
How long the temperature lasts with pyelonephritis depends on the human immune system.
Reasons for rising temperatures
Fever is a sign that the immune system is fighting microbes that have entered the body. The temperature in this case is a good indicator.
The first cause of a feverish condition is manifested in a protective reaction of the immune system. But in some cases, fever is accompanied by poisoning of the body due to the progression of viral pathology. Due to intoxication, the immune system cannot cope with the viral action. In such severe cases, the temperature reaches forty degrees Celsius. If you have such a symptom, you should call an ambulance or a doctor.
Treatment methods
The question that worries all sick people at a temperature, to bring it down or not, matters. In adults, hyperthermia is different from that in children. Adults can take temperature-lowering drugs at 38.5 Celsius, and children should bring it down at thosecases, if the thermometer shows 38 Celsius. But you can not self-medicate in these cases.
In pyelonephritis, there is inflammation of the kidneys, and antipyretic drugs can adversely affect the functioning of these organs, this phenomenon will only increase the pain. In no case should you take antibiotics and other means to prevent hyperthermia before the arrival of doctors.
In most cases, it is the temperature that is an indicator of pyelonephritis, in the absence of hyperthermia, the doctor will not be able to make a correct diagnosis. Elevated temperature is determined by the fact that the patient has a purulent form of the disease, this condition is more than dangerous. In such cases, the temperature does not drop for a long time, so you need to contact a specialist who will correctly select the right medicines and prescribe other recommendations individually for the patient.
You need to be careful in choosing drugs. It is necessary to study the composition and side effects before taking the medicine. Medicines containing paracetamol and metamizole sodium should be avoided. It is also necessary not to forget that the patient needs to observe bed rest. Proper nutrition plays an important role in recovery, it is worth eating at the same time, at least five times a day, only he althy food that benefits the patient.
Recommendations
In order for a speedy recovery to occur, the patient must follow step by step all the doctor's prescriptions. In those cases when the patient ceases to fulfill the tasks assigned to himrecommendations, the disease can only worsen, it is possible to develop a chronic type of pyelonephritis, the temperature at which will be a constant companion of the patient. Uncontrolled self-treatment, excessive use of antibiotics to remove the sensation of pain will affect the he alth in such a way that the patient is at risk of further diseases associated with excessive medication.
Food
You need to drink plenty of water, avoid dehydration, you can use various juices and fruit drinks to enrich the body with vitamins. Prepared drinks should not be hot, warm or cold, not too sweet compotes, teas are recommended. The sweet environment also leads to the multiplication of bacteria in the body.
Lifestyle
It's worth it to warmly cover yourself with a blanket, try not to get out of bed, you need to sweat as much as possible. It is forbidden to use hot compresses, mustard plasters, hot liquid only raises body temperature. Bed linen, underwear and clothes of the patient should be breathable. Everything must be made from natural fabrics (cotton, etc.).
Prevention
There are certain rules after recovery:
- Compliance with the correct diet, the exclusion of s alty, fatty, spicy, very sweet. It is necessary to remove products from flour of the first grade, the presence of the maximum amount of vitamins in food is mandatory. You should eat five times a day, and the food should not be heavy. The heaviest meal should be in the morning, and then in descending order, it is recommended to drink kefir in the evening.
- Eat little or no s alt.
- Try not to freeze and dress warmly, hypothermia will lead to illness.
- Repeating a course of medications prescribed by a doctor helps to strengthen immunity to this type of disease.
- Do not drink alcohol and avoid tobacco products for at least a year.
- You can make various foot baths based on saline solutions.
- Protect the body from various injuries, avoid increased physical exertion.
- Follow bed rest with at least eight hours of sleep.
- Maximum avoidance of contact with chemicals.
- Don't delay going to the toilet, urinate on time, even if it happens often.
It is important to monitor the kidneys after recovery, because now these organs become a weak link in the human body. A constant visit to the doctor is necessary.
Also, one should not forget that temperature is an important indicator of the disease. If it rises again after treatment, then you should also consult a doctor, follow the recommendations. You should not delay your own treatment, because it may turn out that a neglected disease will lead to surgical intervention.
