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Pyelonephritis is often associated with the reflux of urine from the bladder to the upper urinary tract

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Excretory system illness?

Some illnesses/diseases of the excretory system are: Kidney stones, bladder cancer, cystitis, reflux, nephritis, gout, and pyelonephritis


What is the prefix of pyelonephritis?

The prefix of pyelonephritis is "pyelo-".


Health problems are related to antacid?

Acid reflux


How is pyelonephritis uncovered?

The diagnosis of pyelonephritis is based on the patient's history, a physical examination, and the results of laboratory and imaging tests


What is the relation between internal and external reflux ratio in distillation column?

The internal reflux ratio is the ratio of the liquid returned as reflux to the distillate product inside the column, while the external reflux ratio is the ratio of the liquid refluxed back to the column to the distillate product taken out of the column. These ratios are related as the sum of the internal and external reflux ratios is equal to the total reflux ratio, which can affect the separation efficiency and energy consumption in a distillation column.


Who gets pyelonephritis?

Acute pyelonephritis is most common in adult females but can affect people of either sex and any age


What are possible complications of pyelonephritis?

bacteremia (bacterial invasion of the bloodstream), hypertension, chronic pyelonephritis and even permanent kidney damage.


How does multiple sclerosis cause pyelonephritis?

Urinary retention can predispose someone with MS to urinary tract infection, including pyelonephritis.


IS palpitation related to acid reflux?

No. Acid reflux has got nothing to do with the heart. It is called 'heart burn' solely because the burning sensation may seem to be coming from the heart.


What do urine tests for pyelonephritis show?

If the patient has pyelonephritis, the urine tests will show the presence of white blood cells, and bacteria in the urine


What is the difference between glomerulonephritis and pyelonephritis?

glomerulonephritis is inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys however, pyelonephritis is inflammation of the kidney(s). They are both due to infection.


What is the medical term meaning bacterial infection in the renal pelvis and kidney?

Pyelonephritis is the medical term meaning kidney infection. Occasionally, you hear medical professionals abbreviating it as "pyelo."