The difference between pyelonephritis and nephropathy

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My little cousin suffered from pyelonephritis, because he was younger, so he didn't know how to express his pain. My uncle immediately sent my little cousin to the hospital. The doctor told my uncle that my little cousin was suffering from pyelonephritis. My uncle was scared when he heard that my cousin's disease was related to his kidney. He was very afraid that my little cousin's kidney was not good. Then I asked the doctor, is pyelonephritis different from kidney disease? In fact, there is a big gap between pyelonephritis and nephropathy. They are different diseases. Now let me tell you about the difference between pyelonephritis and kidney disease.

The difference between pyelonephritis and nephropathy

Difference 1: patients often encounter in bed. Once they find abnormal urine examination, they think they have "nephritis". They worry about renal failure and uremia in the future. In fact, abnormal urine examination is not only "nephritis", but also other diseases of urinary system, such as urinary tract infection. Pyelonephritis is just a simple urinary tract infection or urinary system has a small problem, but sick is not the same, kidney disease will be very serious.

Difference 2: urinary tract infection includes upper urinary tract infection and lower urinary tract infection, of which upper urinary tract infection is "pyelonephritis". Pyelonephritis is an infectious disease caused by the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms (including bacteria, fungi, etc.) into the renal pelvis. It is mainly developed from urethritis and cystitis, and can be divided into acute and chronic. Generally speaking, pyelonephritis is divided into acute and chronic, whether acute or chronic, are caused by bacteria. But nephritis belongs to a kind of kidney disease, so if you suffer from kidney disease, it is caused by imperfect function.

Difference 3: nephritis is also called glomerulonephritis, including primary and secondary glomerulonephritis. It is generally believed that it is caused by the immune response of the human body to some pathogenic factors, rather than the direct infection or destruction of the kidney caused by these pathogenic factors, so it can not be cured with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs. Generally speaking, kidney disease is more serious than pyelonephritis. Generally speaking, pyelonephritis can be cured by drugs or drops, but illness must be treated by surgery.

matters needing attention

In short, regular physical examination, pay attention to your kidney, once found abnormal urine routine, renal function, please timely to the regular hospital nephrology, so as not to delay treatment, is the key to prevent the progression of kidney disease. In daily life, pyelonephritis and kidney disease care is the same, in terms of diet, it is best to eat some light food, or eat some high protein content food. Try to rest as much as possible, don't stay up late, don't do too much exercise.