(N14) Drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions

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43 977 in individuals diagnosis drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions confirmed
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4 567 deaths with diagnosis drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions
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10% mortality rate associated with the disease drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions

Diagnosis drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions is diagnosed Women are 0.19% more likely than Men

21 947

Men receive the diagnosis drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions

2 177 (9.9 %)

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Women receive the diagnosis drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions

2 390 (10.8 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 75-79

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-89, 95+
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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+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-29, 35-94

Disease Features drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions - what does this mean

Drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions occur when the tubules and interstitium of the kidneys become damaged due to the presence of certain drugs and heavy metals in the body. this damage can lead to the dysfunction of the kidneys, such as decreased filtration and excretion of waste products. in some cases, this can lead to kidney failure.

What happens during the disease - drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions

The pathogenesis of drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions is a complex process involving the accumulation of toxic substances in the kidneys, leading to an inflammatory response and damage to the renal tubules and interstitium. this can be caused by the direct toxic effects of the drugs or heavy metals, or by the formation of reactive metabolites that cause oxidative stress and damage to the renal tissue. in addition, drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions can be exacerbated by an impaired ability to eliminate the toxins due to reduced renal function.

Clinical Pattern

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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16 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions - Prevention

The best way to prevent drug- and heavy-metal-induced tubulo-interstitial and tubular conditions is to avoid exposure to these substances. this can be done by avoiding recreational drug use, avoiding contact with heavy metals, and taking steps to reduce exposure to environmental pollutants. additionally, it is important to follow a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular exercise to reduce the risks associated with these conditions.

Specified forms of the disease

(N14.0) Analgesic nephropathy
(N14.1) Nephropathy induced by other drugs, medicaments and biological substances
(N14.2) Nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
(N14.3) Nephropathy induced by heavy metals
(N14.4) Toxic nephropathy, not elsewhere classified