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Injury - kidney and ureter - Prevention

Alternative Names

Kidney damage; Toxic injury of the kidney; Kidney injury; Traumatic injury of the kidney; Fractured kidney; Inflammatory injury of the kidney; Bruised kidney; Ureteral injury

Prevention:

You can help prevent injury to the kidneys and ureter by following these precautions:

  • Be aware of possible sources of lead poisoning, such as old paints, vapors from working with lead-coated metals, and alcohol distilled in recycled car radiators.
  • Follow your health care provider's directions for using all medications, including over-the-counter medications.
  • Follow your health care provider's instructions for treating gout and other illnesses.
  • Use appropriate safety equipment during work and play.
  • Use cleaning products, solvents, and fuels as directed in a well-ventilated area because the fumes may also be toxic.
  • Wear seat belts and drive safely.
  • Reviewed last on: 9/7/2008
  • David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; and Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

References

Molitoris BA. Acute Kidney Injury. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007: chap 121.

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