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Renal papillary necrosis - Prevention

Alternative Names

Necrosis - renal papillae; Renal medullary necrosis

Prevention:

Control of diabetes or sickle cell anemia may reduce risk. Prevention of renal papillary necrosis from analgesic nephropathy includes careful moderation in the use of medications, including over-the-counter analgesics.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/14/2007
  • Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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