What should not be eaten with pyelonephritis?

Written by Pan Wu Shan
Nephrology
Updated on September 16, 2024
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Pyelonephritis is actually a type of urinary tract infection, which can be divided into pyelonephritis and cystitis. If the bacteria are confined to the bladder without other symptoms, it is called cystitis. At this time, anti-infection treatment is needed, and recovery can usually be achieved within about three to seven days. However, if cystitis is not treated in time, causing the bacteria to enter the kidney along the urinary tract, the patient may develop systemic fever, sometimes high fever from 38°C to 39°C, and may also experience kidney percussion pain, back pain, etc. This condition is called acute pyelonephritis, and its anti-infection treatment course requires two weeks. If the treatment course is insufficient, it is very easy to relapse. Currently, for the diet of pyelonephritis, it is important to maintain a low-salt, low-fat, light diet, avoid spicy, stimulating, cold food, drink more water, and urinate frequently.

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What causes acute pyelonephritis?

Acute pyelonephritis, also known as an upper urinary tract infection, occurs when certain pathogens enter the urinary system and cause inflammation in areas such as the renal pelvis and calyces. Patients typically exhibit symptoms such as fever, back pain, and may also experience visible blood in the urine. The condition often has a severe onset. The common pathogens causing this type of infection primarily include bacteria, fungi, and viruses, among which the vast majority of cases are caused by bacterial infections. Furthermore, Gram-negative bacilli constitute the majority of these bacteria, with Escherichia coli being the most common.

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What should not be eaten with pyelonephritis?

Pyelonephritis is actually a type of urinary tract infection, which can be divided into pyelonephritis and cystitis. If the bacteria are confined to the bladder without other symptoms, it is called cystitis. At this time, anti-infection treatment is needed, and recovery can usually be achieved within about three to seven days. However, if cystitis is not treated in time, causing the bacteria to enter the kidney along the urinary tract, the patient may develop systemic fever, sometimes high fever from 38°C to 39°C, and may also experience kidney percussion pain, back pain, etc. This condition is called acute pyelonephritis, and its anti-infection treatment course requires two weeks. If the treatment course is insufficient, it is very easy to relapse. Currently, for the diet of pyelonephritis, it is important to maintain a low-salt, low-fat, light diet, avoid spicy, stimulating, cold food, drink more water, and urinate frequently.

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Acute Pyelonephritis Nursing Measures

Acute pyelonephritis, also known as an upper urinary tract infection, is a type of bacterial inflammation. In terms of care, patients should first focus on increasing their fluid intake. If the patient does not have urinary system stones, tumors, or other factors causing urinary obstruction—that is, if there is no kidney hydronephrosis—it is recommended that the patient's daily urine output be maintained at 2000-2500 milliliters. This means increasing fluid intake can help flush the urinary system, reducing bacterial growth and reproduction, which is beneficial for the treatment of pyelonephritis. Secondly, since the patient has acute inflammation, dietary considerations should include eating light, avoiding heavy and greasy foods as well as spicy and stimulating foods, and paying attention to perineal hygiene. Additionally, during episodes of fever, if the patient's body temperature is not very high, a warm water sponge bath can be given, especially focusing on the neck, armpits, and the root of the thighs, which can facilitate heat dissipation and is very beneficial for reducing body temperature.

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The difference between pyelonephritis and nephritis

Pyelonephritis and nephritis are two completely different concepts. Pyelonephritis is actually a bacterial inflammation, usually caused by bacteria at the urethral opening ascending into the urinary system and causing inflammation in areas like the renal pelvis and calyces. Patients may experience symptoms such as fever, hematuria, and back pain. In severe cases, it can cause necrosis of the renal papillae, leading to acute renal failure. Some patients may also develop perinephric abscesses, which are caused by bacterial infections. Nephritis, on the other hand, refers to inflammation within the glomeruli. This type of inflammation does not involve bacteria and is related to disorders in the body’s immune function. The disordered immune response is aggressive, attacking the glomerular filtration barrier, leading to proteinuria and hematuria. Therefore, the mechanisms of disease and treatment methods for the two conditions are different.

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Is pyelonephritis serious?

Pyelonephritis, also known as an upper urinary tract infection, occurs in the majority of cases when bacteria enter the renal pelvis and calices, causing an inflammatory response. This condition is indeed characterized by severe symptoms and an aggressive onset. Patients may suddenly develop a fever, with temperatures even exceeding 39°C, and experience back pain. Some patients may also exhibit clinical signs such as hematuria. The symptoms are indeed severe, and there is a pronounced systemic inflammatory response, leaving patients feeling listless, dizzy, headachy, and lacking appetite. However, the treatment for this disease generally yields good results. After antibiotic treatment, most patients can gradually see symptom relief within 3 to 5 days, and the condition is mostly curable after 10 to 14 days of medication.