Chronic pyelonephritis

Chronic pyelonephritis is a long-term kidney infection and inflammation that damages the kidney tissue, often due to repeated urinary tract infections or underlying conditions that block urine flow. Over time, this damage can impair kidney function, leading to issues like high blood pressure and, in severe cases, kidney failure. Symptoms may include ongoing discomfort, fever, and urinary changes, but sometimes it progresses quietly without obvious symptoms. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent further damage, involving antibiotics and managing any underlying causes to protect kidney health.