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(N14.0) Analgesic nephropathy
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43 977 in individuals diagnosis analgesic nephropathy confirmed
4 567 deaths with diagnosis analgesic nephropathy
10% mortality rate associated with the disease analgesic nephropathy
Diagnosis analgesic nephropathy is diagnosed Women are 0.19% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis analgesic nephropathy
2 177 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis analgesic nephropathy
2 390 (10.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease analgesic nephropathy - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 75-79
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-89, 95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-94Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 30-34, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-29, 35-94
Disease Features analgesic nephropathy
Absence or low individual and public risk
Analgesic nephropathy - what does this mean
Analgesic nephropathy is a kidney disease caused by the long-term use of analgesic (pain-relieving) medications, such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids). over time, these medications can damage the kidneys, leading to a decrease in their ability to filter waste products from the blood and resulting in kidney failure.
What happens during the disease - analgesic nephropathy
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Review of medical history
- Urine analysis
- Blood tests
- Imaging tests such as ultrasound or CT scan
- Biopsy of the kidney
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the symptoms of Analgesic Nephropathy
- Reduce use of analgesics
- Prescribe medication to reduce inflammation in the kidneys
- Prescribe diuretics to reduce fluid retention
- Prescribe medications to control high blood pressure
- Prescribe medications to reduce proteinuria
- Prescribe medications to reduce cholesterol levels
- Monitor renal function and urine output
- Encourage a healthy lifestyle and dietary changes
- Refer patient to a nephrologist for further care
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Analgesic nephropathy - Prevention
Analgesic nephropathy is a preventable disease caused by the overuse of certain pain medications, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. prevention of this disease can be achieved by using the lowest dose of medication for the shortest amount of time possible and avoiding the combination of multiple analgesics. patients should also be monitored for signs of kidney damage and should consult their doctor if any signs or symptoms of nephropathy are present.