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(N14.2) Nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
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43 977 in individuals diagnosis nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance confirmed
4 567 deaths with diagnosis nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
10% mortality rate associated with the disease nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
Diagnosis nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance is diagnosed Women are 0.19% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
2 177 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
2 390 (10.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance - 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 nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
Absence or low individual and public risk
Nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance - what does this mean
Nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance is a condition caused by the ingestion of a drug, medicament or biological substance, which can lead to damage to the kidneys, resulting in proteinuria, hematuria, and impaired renal function.
What happens during the disease - nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
Nephropathy induced by a drug, medicament or biological substance is caused by an abnormal immune response to the offending agent. the immune system mistakenly identifies the agent as a foreign invader and produces antibodies to attack it, causing inflammation and damage to the kidneys. this damage can lead to a decrease in the filtration ability of the kidneys, leading to the accumulation of waste products in the blood and urine. over time, this can cause progressive kidney damage, leading to end-stage renal failure.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Urine analysis
- Blood tests to measure levels of electrolytes, creatinine, urea, and protein
- Kidney biopsy
- Imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI
- Renal angiography
- Renal function tests
- Renal scintigraphy
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms and slow the progression of nephropathy.
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and pain.
- Prescribe medications to reduce high blood pressure.
- Prescribe medications to reduce proteinuria.
- Prescribe medications to reduce serum creatinine.
- Prescribe medications to reduce serum urea.
- Prescribe medications to reduce glycosuria.
- Prescribe medications to reduce hyperkalemia.
- Prescribe medications to reduce hyperphosphatemia.
- Prescribe medications to reduce hyperuricemia.
- Prescribe medications to reduce hypocalcemia.
- Prescribe medications to reduce hyponatremia.
- Prescribe medications to reduce hypomagnesemia.
- Prescribe medications to reduce anemia.
- Prescribe medications to reduce edema.
- Prescribe medications to reduce electrolyte imbalances.
- Prescribe medications to reduce risk of infection.
- Prescribe medications to reduce risk of thrombosis.
- Prescribe medications to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Prescribe medications to reduce risk of kidney failure.
- Prescribe medications to reduce risk of end-stage renal disease.
- Prescribe medications to reduce risk of death.
- Prescribe lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and weight management.
- Prescribe physical therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility.
- Prescribe psychological counseling to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Prescribe alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, and yoga.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of kidney function.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of blood pressure.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of electrolyte levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of urine protein levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of serum creatinine levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of serum urea levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of glycosuria levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of hyperkalemia levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of hyperphosphatemia levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of hyperuricemia levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of hypocalcemia levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of hyponatremia levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of hypomagnesemia levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of anemia levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of edema levels.
- Prescribe regular monitoring of electrolyte imbalances.
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance - Prevention
The best way to prevent nephropathy induced by unspecified drugs, medicaments or biological substances is to avoid taking them if possible. in cases where they are necessary, it is important to follow the prescription dosage and duration carefully, and to monitor renal function regularly. furthermore, it is important to discuss any potential side effects with the prescribing physician.