Description
Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder in which the space between the renal tubules have swollen. Inflammation of the kidney may affect the ability to filter waste. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Interstitial nephritis may be temporary (acute) or may be chronic and worse from time to time. These disorders most often caused by side effects of certain drugs. These disorders may be more severe and more likely to lead to chronic or permanent kidney damage in older people.
Symptom
Interstitial nephritis can cause mild to severe kidney problems, including acute renal failure. Around half of the cases, people will have decreased urine output, and other signs of acute renal failure.
The symptoms of this condition include: blood in urine, fever, mental status changes (drowsiness, confusion, coma), nausea, vomiting, or swelling of the body.
Treatment
Treatment focuses on the causes of the problem. Avoiding drugs that cause this condition may relieve the symptoms quickly. Limiting salt (sodium) and fluid in the diet can control swelling and high blood pressure. Also limiting protein can help control the buildup of waste products in the blood (azotemia) that can cause acute renal failure. Corticosteroids or anti-inflammatory medications can help in some cases.
Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder in which the space between the renal tubules have swollen. Inflammation of the kidney may affect the ability to filter waste. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Interstitial nephritis may be temporary (acute) or may be chronic and worse from time to time. These disorders most often caused by side effects of certain drugs. These disorders may be more severe and more likely to lead to chronic or permanent kidney damage in older people.
Symptom
Interstitial nephritis can cause mild to severe kidney problems, including acute renal failure. Around half of the cases, people will have decreased urine output, and other signs of acute renal failure.
The symptoms of this condition include: blood in urine, fever, mental status changes (drowsiness, confusion, coma), nausea, vomiting, or swelling of the body.
Treatment
Treatment focuses on the causes of the problem. Avoiding drugs that cause this condition may relieve the symptoms quickly. Limiting salt (sodium) and fluid in the diet can control swelling and high blood pressure. Also limiting protein can help control the buildup of waste products in the blood (azotemia) that can cause acute renal failure. Corticosteroids or anti-inflammatory medications can help in some cases.
