Patients with acute pyelonephritis need to be treated according to the infecting pathogen, in addition to general treatment, as long as the treatment is adhered to there is hope for a complete cure.
Acute pyelonephritis is caused by pathogens infecting the renal pelvis and renal parenchyma, so the treatment is mainly based on the use of antibiotics against pathogens.
For gram-positive and negative bacterial infections, quinolones can be used, such as ofloxacin, ciprofloxacin and so on. For gram-positive bacilli and cocci, semi-synthetic penicillins, such as amoxicillin, can be used, in addition to cephalosporins, such as cefuroxime. It is recommended that they be used under the guidance of a physician.
After the urine culture and drug sensitivity results are returned, sensitive antibiotic treatment should be chosen.
In addition to antibiotic treatment, general treatment should also be carried out, the patient should pay attention to rest, for patients with high fever can be physically cooled down, give sufficient nutrition, pay attention to maintain water electrolyte balance.
Generally speaking, acute pyelonephritis can be cured through reasonable diagnosis and treatment. Drugs should be applied under the guidance of doctors.