Female urinary tract infection can cause pyelonephritis

Female urinary tract infection, if not treated in time, may cause pyelonephritis. Pyelonephritis refers to inflammation of the renal pelvis, mostly caused by bacterial infection, usually accompanied by inflammation of the lower urinary tract. According to the clinical course and disease, pyelonephritis can be divided into acute and chronic phases. Chronic pyelonephritis is an important cause of chronic renal insufficiency. Women are more prone to urinary tract infections due to their physiological anatomical characteristics. Women's urethra is short and straight, and the urethral orifice is adjacent to the anus. In addition, women are prone to urinary tract infections during menstruation, pregnancy, menopause and other physiological stages due to changes in hormone levels. If urinary tract infection is not treated in time, bacteria may be infected retrograde up the ureter, causing pyelonephritis. Symptoms of pyelonephritis include fever, chills, low back pain, frequent urination, urgency, pain in urination, etc. If not treated in time, it may lead to kidney function damage and even life-threatening. Therefore, once a woman has a urinary tract infection, she should seek medical advice and follow medical advice for treatment. In daily life, should pay attention to personal hygiene, keep urethral orifice clean, drink plenty of water, frequent urination, help prevent urinary tract infection.