Actress Moon So-ri (51) found herself in the emergency room on New Year's Day due to acute pyelonephritis.
Recently, Moon shared a photo of rice cake soup on her social media along with an update. She mentioned that she went to the emergency room on New Year's Day due to acute pyelonephritis, saying, "I think it's a good luck charm, and I will enjoy my work healthily this year." In response, netizens commented, "Wishing you a speedy recovery" and "It's a relief that it's not a big issue."
Acute Pyelonephritis Similar to a Cold
Acute pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection. Bacteria such as E. coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa ascend through the urethra and infect the kidneys. Symptoms are similar to those of a cold, including high fever of 39-40℃, nausea, vomiting, back pain, and chills. It may also be accompanied by painful urination, flank pain, dull pain in the lower back, and hematuria.
It can be confused with a cold, making it easy to misinterpret as early flu symptoms. However, if you experience frequent urination or pain while urinating along with body aches and fever, you should suspect pyelonephritis. If left untreated, acute pyelonephritis has a high chance of becoming chronic. Chronic pyelonephritis may present with mild back pain, general fatigue, and loss of appetite without clear symptoms. It can also lead to complications such as urosepsis and chronic kidney failure.
What Are the Treatment and Prevention Methods?
Acute pyelonephritis requires accurate diagnosis through urine tests, urine culture tests, and blood tests to identify the causative bacteria. Treatment is carried out by administering antibiotics either orally or via injection. At the same time, patients need to increase their fluid intake compared to usual. Drinking enough water can help flush out bacteria from the bladder. If symptoms do not improve within three days of taking antibiotics, hospitalization may be necessary.
It is also important to practice lifestyle habits to prevent pyelonephritis. Ensure adequate hydration and do not hold in urine; go to the bathroom immediately. Women should wipe from front to back to avoid bacterial infections. Regularly managing underlying conditions such as urinary incontinence, kidney stones, or benign prostatic hyperplasia is also crucial.
