Drug-induced nephrotoxicity is caused by nephrotoxic drugs or toxins which damage kidneys and can lead to nephritis or renal toxicity. The causative drug must be identified and its use must be avoided which can otherwise lead to high levels of toxins and severe damage to kidneys.
Breathing in unclean air due to increasing air pollution could cause kidney damage with resultant kidney failure according to a recent epidemiologic study.
Solitary kidney does not pose a grave health risk but it does require additional care. Find out how solitary kidney affects one’s health and quality of life and how to live with the condition.
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For people with kidney disease, the choice of foods becomes limited. Here’s a list of healthy foods that promote kidney health.
Cut back on salt, restrict your fluid intake and limit consumption of proteins if you suffer from kidney failure.
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Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitors which works by decreasing the production of excess uric acid levels in the body. Allopurinol is prescribed for gouty arthritis, kidney stones, and hyperuricemia during chemotherapy.
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A urinary tract infection is infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Take the following quiz to test your knowledge about this commonly occurring infection.
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