Duration of a renal abscess
The duration of a renal abscess varies from patient to patient. In most cases, kidney abscesses develop rather subacutely, i.e. over several days to weeks, rather than from one moment to the next. They often occur in the case of pre-existing kidney diseases and infections. The treatment period of a renal abscess usually lasts 2 to 3 weeks, which also often requires in-patient treatment. In the case of complications, such as urosepsis, the treatment can last several weeks.
Abscess in the abdomen
A dreaded complication of renal abscess is a breakthrough through the so-called Gerota fascia. This type of capsule surrounds the kidney and separates it from the retroperitoneal space, a space in the body that contains various organs such as the kidney, pancreas and parts of the intestine. If the pus is emptied into this space, inflammatory reactions and blood poisoning (sepsis) may occur. In this case, antibiotic therapy and often also surgical removal of the abscess are absolutely necessary.
