Pyelonephritis treatment with conservative medications

Diagnosing pyelonephritis is a vital part of appropriate treatment, so it’s vital to undergo the diagnostic process first before starting any treatment. In most cases, pyelonephritis is caused by bacteria (70-80% by E. colli), so antibiotics are a key medication for future successful treatment. The patient is usually ready to start therapy after a few lab tests, examinations, and diagnostic procedures. Currently, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones, sulfamethoxazole, and aminoglycosides are among the most widely used antibiotics to treat pyelonephritis. They can be used both in combination and as a single medication. Also, sometimes picking up a suitable antibiotic might be challenging due to bacterias’ antibacterial resistance and other features. To prevent possible side effects and decrease the severity of symptoms, nephrologists (doctors who treat kidneys) also might prescribe symptomatic therapy. For example, to manage pain that results from bacterial invasion of the kidney, doctors might use NSAIDs or various analgesics, and to manage the body’s temperature, nephrologists might prescribe antipyretics. Typically, pyelonephritis treatment takes around a week, but in some severe or resistant cases might be longer, up to 2 or 3 weeks.