Patient's question:
Hello, doctor. What are the symptoms of acute pyelonephritis?Doctor's answer:
Common symptoms of acute pyelonephritis include significant chills, moderate to severe fever, persistent loin pain (unilateral or bilateral) and cystitis (frequent urination, urinary urgency, dysuria), often accompanied by general malaise, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, or even nausea and vomiting. Patient Lisa typically experiences acute and severe symptoms, intermittent shivering, fever (38.5-40°C), and tachycardia (90-140 beats per minute).