Pyelonephritis Chronic

Chronic pyelonephritis (CP) is a serious urinary tract disease that can have serious health consequences. CP can be caused by various factors, such as infections, kidney stones, narrowing of the urinary ducts, and a compromised immune system. Treatment for CP should be started as early as possible to prevent further kidney damage.

CP is manifested by the accumulation of exudate and pain in the bladder and above the pelvis, tissue edema, enlargement of the affected kidney (hydrocali