Inflammation of the kidney, typically due to a bacterial infection. Symptoms most often include fever, chills, and back and/or flank tenderness. Other symptoms may include nausea, burning with urination, and frequent urination. Complications may include pus around the kidney, sepsis (blood infection), or kidney failure. It is most commonly due to bacterial infection with Escherichia coli.
Pyelonephritis is a very severe, potentially life-threatening UTI that requires IV and oral, conventional antibiotics supported by repeated dosing of the correct homeopathic remedy (simillimum), natural antibacterial herbal remedies, probiotics, and hydration.