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Interstitial nephritis

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Usually caused by an inflammation of the interstitium (the small spaces between cells), often triggered by an identifiable drug or agent causing "hypersensitivity" reactions of the cells. Often resolves with stopping the offending agent. Supportive care is usually adequate for resolution, if it is acute.

Dr. Terry Woodard reviewed this

34 year experience in Nephrology and Dialysis

Is a type of:

Nephritis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Symptoms

Joint pains
Fever
Decreased urination
Rash
Less frequent urination

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Interstitial nephritis
Steroids
Diuretic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Interstitial nephritis

Surgery

Dialysis
2.8
9 reviews

Other treatments

Supportive care

Tests

Urinalysis
Complete blood count
Basic metabolic panel
Urinary eosinophil stain

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