What is nephrotoxicity?
nephrotoxicity concerns kidney damage caused by chemical exposure. Some medicines may damage the kidneys when they are administered at high concentrations or for a longer period of time, and nephrotoxic compounds are also present in nature and production settings. If patients do not receive treatment, kidney failure may develop and lose the ability to filter blood and produce urine. This can be fast.
The definitive way of diagnosing nephrotoxicity is a blood test to check the levels of certain compounds such as creatinine and nitrogen blood (Bun). If they are increased, it suggests that kidney function can be disturbed. The renal imaging can reveal a change in size such as significant swelling or shrinkage, indicating that the kidneys are damaged. Once nephrotoxicity is identified, the next step is to determine the cause to be treated.
Many drugs can cause nephrotoxicity by disturbing the cardiovascular system or the kidney itself. This is a known side effect that lconsider from the balance of risks of different treatment options. To assess the function of the kidneys, patients may be monitored on these drugs to adjust the treatment plan if the patient's kidneys begin to be tense. For people who already have reduced kidney function, the physician may recommend the kidney dose adjustment, reducing the amount of drugs used to reduce kidney tension.
Some poisons and toxic chemicals can also cause nephrotoxicity. They are not designed for ingestion, but patients may be exposed to them as a result of poor safety inspections, deliberately introduction into the environment or lack of experience. In these cases, patients may develop kidney damage, such as increased or reduced urination, urine color changes and abdominal pain. The blood test may show this nephrotoxicity and the patient can treat. This may include dialysis to safely clean the toxins from the body.
Some compounds found in nature, such as plants and sponges, have the potential to be nephrotoxic. This can be designed as a defense or can be a by -product of another biological process. Their consumption can be very ill, especially if they eat large quantities. It can be an animal problem such as cattle that can be freely grazed on all the plants they see, even if they are some toxic. If the herd is not closely monitored, more diseased cows could become ill or die before identifying the problem.