Question 1

what are the symptoms of interstitial nephritis?

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Varied: The symptoms range from none to blood in the urine or swelling of your body. The causes and treatments are complicated. You should see a doctor immedidately.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: interstitial nephritis?

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Kidney disease: Inflammation of interstitium of kidney can cause kidney not to function well and accumulation of toxins. There can be some abnormalities in urine also. Some medications , infections or connective tissue disorders can cause it.

Question 3

can low doses of antideppressants aleviate the pain of interstitial nephritis?

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It does't cause pain: Interstial nephritis is usually painless disease. The kidneys do not hhurt unless there are  kidney stones, or any other disease that can distend the kidney capsule substantially as pyelonephritis, substantial hemorrhage into the kidney tissue, trauma of the kidney and few more rare.

Question 4

is there anything i can do about acute interstitial nephritis - please help?

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See a doctor: The causes and treatments are complicated. You should see a doctor immediately.

Question 5

kindly suggest an ideal trtmnt for sudden non symptomatic rise in sr.creat levels>3.5 n renal biopsy stated its interstitial nephritis?

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Interstitial nephrit: The ideal treatment for interstitial nephritis (in) is to treat what is causing it. Avoid long term use of penecillins, diuretics, increase low potassium levels and reduce high levels of uric acid and calcium. Steroids or cyclophasmamide may need to be given. Renal failure leading to dialysis is rare. If it needed it is usually not long-term. In is severer in the elderly. What did your doctor say?

Question 6

biopsy report says-10 glomeruli,3 are globally sclerosed.no segmental sclerosis seen.focal acute tubular injury&atrophys seen less 5% cortex.focal global. glumerulosclerosis with mild acute tubular injury & acute interstitial nephritis,please any sol?

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: You need to consult a nephrologist. You obviously are under the care of a doctor and s/he is in a better position to advise as your doctor knows more about your health than in feasible in this forum.
Wish you good health!

Question 7

i have been taking nexium for three years. i have microscopic blood in urine and some flank pain. is it possible that i have interstitial nephritis?

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Interstitial: nephritis is RARE howoever the blood in the urine should be evaluated! Start with your Family Physician or GYN! 
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 8

what kind of disease is nephritis in children?

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Nephritis: is the general term for inflammation of the kidneys.  There are several causes.

Question 9

please help! what is the classification of nephritis in children?

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See a pediatrician: The causes and treatments of nephritis are complicated. You should see a pediatrician immediately.

Question 10

i was diagnosed with nephritis over 10 years ago, can i have children & will my child inherit this disease from me?

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Depends: There are a number of kidney diseases under the heading of "nephritis."  two common nephritis in children, poststrep glomerulonephritis and IgA nephropathy, are fairly benign conditions and are not inheritable.

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Is there anything i can do about acute interstitial nephritis - please help?

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Kindly suggest an ideal trtmnt for sudden non symptomatic rise in sr.creat levels>3.5 n renal biopsy stated its interstitial nephritis?

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Biopsy report says-10 glomeruli,3 are globally sclerosed.no segmental sclerosis seen.focal acute tubular injury&atrophys seen less 5% cortex.focal global. glumerulosclerosis with mild acute tubular injury & acute interstitial nephritis,please any sol?

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I have been taking nexium for three years. i have microscopic blood in urine and some flank pain. is it possible that i have interstitial nephritis?

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What kind of disease is nephritis in children?

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Please help! what is the classification of nephritis in children?

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I was diagnosed with nephritis over 10 years ago, can i have children & will my child inherit this disease from me?

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