(N15.9) Renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified

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256 594 in individuals diagnosis renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified confirmed
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15 538 deaths with diagnosis renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified
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6% mortality rate associated with the disease renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified

Diagnosis renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 27.01% more likely than Men

93 648

Men receive the diagnosis renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified

7 946 (8.5 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified

7 592 (4.7 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified - Men aged 0 and Women aged 0-5

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+in in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified - what does this mean

Renal tubulo-interstitial disease is a condition in which the renal tubules and interstitium in the kidneys become inflamed and damaged, leading to a decrease in kidney function. it can be caused by infections, toxins, certain medications, or other kidney diseases. symptoms may include swelling, pain, and changes in urine output.

What happens during the disease - renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified

Renal tubulo-interstitial disease is a broad term that encompasses a variety of conditions that cause inflammation and damage to the tubules and interstitium of the kidney. it is usually caused by an underlying systemic disease, such as diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or infections, which leads to an accumulation of toxins in the tubules and interstitium. this accumulation leads to inflammation, scarring, and ultimately, impaired kidney function. in some cases, genetic factors may also contribute to the development of this disease.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Complete Blood Count
  • Urinalysis
  • Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test
  • Creatinine Test
  • Urine Protein Test
  • Urine Osmolality Test
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • CT Scan
  • MRI Scan
  • Ultrasound
  • Renal Function Tests
  • Renal Imaging Tests
  • Renal Biopsy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: Treating Renal Tubulo-Interstitial Disease, Unspecified
  • Reducing inflammation and pain
  • Improving kidney filtration
  • Preventing further damage to the kidneys
  • Managing electrolyte imbalances
  • Prescribing medications to reduce inflammation
  • Prescribing medications to reduce pain
  • Prescribing medications to reduce proteinuria
  • Monitoring and managing blood pressure
  • Prescribing medications to reduce hypertension
  • Prescribing medications to reduce edema
  • Prescribing medications to reduce cholesterol levels
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of infection
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of kidney stones
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of kidney failure
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of heart disease
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of stroke
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of anemia
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of diabetes
  • Prescribing medications to reduce risk of bone loss
  • Providing lifestyle modifications to reduce risk of disease progression
  • Providing dietary modifications to reduce risk of disease progression
  • Providing physical therapy to reduce risk of disease progression
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19 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified - Prevention

Renal tubulo-interstitial disease, unspecified can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol levels. additionally, it is important to get regular check-ups and screenings to detect any early signs of the disease.