Q: Which doctor should I consult for pyelonephritis?
A: Consult an urologist, if you are getting recurrent UTI or pyelonephritis. If urologist is not available you should consult a nephrologist for pyelonephritis.
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Q: Do you develop pyelonephritis in either kidneys or one kidney?
A: Pyelonephritis usually develops in one kidney, sometimes both kidneys become infected.
Q: Who is more susceptible to get kidney infections?
A: Kidney infections are common in older people, children, women and in pregnancy. It is uncommon in young-middle aged men.
Q: What is the prognosis of pyelonephritis?
A: If patients do not have any other significant medical problems, they usually make a full recovery.
Q: How can you prevent Pyelonephritis?
A: Preventative treatment with antibiotics is given in women with at least three symptomatic infections in a year. The antibiotics are taken once a day at night. Trimethoprim or Nitrofurantoin is commonly used.
