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Friday, October, 16, 2009

Causes Of Nephritis

Health Encyclopedia: Acute Interstitial Nephritis Not Nsaid Related

Definition

NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can cause interstitial nephritis. However, interstitial nephritis has other causes. See interstitial nephritis, also see analgesic nephropathy.


Causes, incidence, and risk factors


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Health Guide

Interstitial nephritis
Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder caused by inflammation of the tubules and the spaces between the tubules and the glomeruli. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Lupus nephritis
Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder that is a complication of systemic lupus erythematosus, characterized by damage to the glomerulus and progressive loss of kidney function. ... Read more »
Interstitial nephritis
Tubulointerstitial nephritis; Nephritis - interstitial; Acute interstitial (allergic) nephritis Treatment Treatment focuses on treating underlying... Read more »
Interstitial nephritis
Tubulointerstitial nephritis; Nephritis - interstitial; Acute interstitial (allergic) nephritis Prevention In many cases, the disorder may not be... Read more »
Chronic glomerulonephritis
Chronic glomerulonephritis is the advanced stage of a group of kidney disorders, resulting in inflammation and gradual, progressive destruction of the glomeruli (internal kidney... Read more »

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