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Does Smoking Give You Nephropathy?
Analgesic nephropathy involves damage to one or both kidneys caused by overexposure to mixtures of medications, especially over-the-counter pain remedies (analgesics).
Alternative Names
Phenacetin nephritis; Nephropathy - analgesic
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Analgesic nephropathy involves damage within the internal structures of the kidney. It is caused by long-term use of
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