[The effect of Kuka mineral water on blood coagulability and fibrinolysis in patients with chronic pyelonephritis].

Chronic pyelonephritis (CP) is now ranking first among renal disorders, its incidence still tends to grow. Despite an impressive antibacterial armory, the efficacy of CP treatment remains low. In search of more effective and tolerable methods, the author directed his attention to CP balneotherapy. In addition to well-known health resorts where CP is successfully treated, Zheleznovodsk and Truskavets, a less known place is mentioned. It is the spa Kuka in the Transbaikal region. Mineral water Kukinskaya or Kuka (pH 6.18) comprises carbon dioxide, hydrocarbon-calcium and magnesium hydrocarbonates. The spa treatment was given to 65 CP patients. They underwent a general examination and evaluation of hemostasis. It was found that oral treatment with Kukinskaya mineral water produced a positive action on the blood coagulability and fibrinolysis. After the crenotherapy the pain persisted in 11.8%, leukocyturia in 9.9%, nephrogenic hypertension in 16.4% of the patients only. This proves the method effective for CP.