[New post] I have had pyelonephritis for the last 7 days, which was only diagnosed today so I didn’t get any treatment until today. How likely is it that my kidney would have sustained permanent damage due to this delay? Thank you.

National Kidney Foundation posted: " I am unable to give a specific prognosis based on the information that you present. Further laboratory testing and follow up will be necessary to answer your question.   " Ask the Doctor I have had pyelonephritis for the last 7 days, which was only diagnosed today so I didn't get any treatment until today. How likely is it that my kidney would have sustained permanent damage due to this delay? Thank you.   National Kidney Foundation Sep 1 I am unable to give a specific prognosis based on the information that you present. Further laboratory testing and follow up will be necessary to answer your question.   Read more of this post Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Ask the Doctor. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://kidneyfoundation.wordpress.com/2022/09/01/i-have-had-pyelonephritis-for-the-last-7-days-which-was-only-diagnosed-today-so-i-didnt-get-any-treatment-until-today-how-likely-is-it-that-my-kidney-would-have-sustained-permanent-damage-due-to-t/ Powered by WordPress.com