Interstitial nephritis natural history, complications and prognosis: Difference between revisions
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'''Editor-In-Chief:''' [[User:C Michael Gibson|C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [[Mailto:charlesmichaelgibson@gmail.com| [1]]]; '''Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:'''{{M.B}} | '''Editor-In-Chief:''' [[User:C Michael Gibson|C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [[Mailto:charlesmichaelgibson@gmail.com| [1]]]; '''Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:'''{{M.B}} | ||
== Overview | == Overview == | ||
In the majority of patients with TIN, recovery of function has been observed, and improvement immediately occurs upon stopping the offensive agent. | |||
Nevertheless, about 12% of patients may progress to develop ESRD and its complications; and thus require dialysis or transplantation. | |||
== Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis == | |||
=== Natural History === | |||
=== Natural History | |||
* The symptoms of (disease name) usually develop in the first/ second/ third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as ___. | * The symptoms of (disease name) usually develop in the first/ second/ third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as ___. | ||
* The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___. | * The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___. | ||
* If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3]. | * If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3]. | ||
=== Complications | === Complications === | ||
* Common complications of [disease name] include: | * Common complications of [disease name] include: | ||
** [Complication 1] | ** [Complication 1] | ||
Revision as of 21:02, 19 July 2018
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [[1]]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:Mohsen Basiri M.D.
Overview
In the majority of patients with TIN, recovery of function has been observed, and improvement immediately occurs upon stopping the offensive agent.
Nevertheless, about 12% of patients may progress to develop ESRD and its complications; and thus require dialysis or transplantation.
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Natural History
- The symptoms of (disease name) usually develop in the first/ second/ third decade of life, and start with symptoms such as ___.
- The symptoms of (disease name) typically develop ___ years after exposure to ___.
- If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
Complications
- Common complications of [disease name] include:
- [Complication 1]
- [Complication 2]
- [Complication 3]
Prognosis
The kidneys are the only body system that is directly affected by tubulointerstitial nephritis. Kidney function is usually reduced; the kidneys can be just slightly dysfunctional, or fail completely.
In chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis the most serious long term effect is kidney failure. When the proximal tubule is injured sodium, potassium, bicarbonate, uric acid, and phosphate intake may be reduced or changed, resulting in low bicarbonate, known as metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia, low uric acid (hypouricemia, and low phosphate (hypophosphatemia). Damage to the distal renal tubule may cause loss of urine concentrating ability and polyuria.
In most cases of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, the function of the kidneys will return after the harmful drug is not taken anymore, or when the underlying disease is cured by treatment. If the illness is caused by an allergic reaction, a corticosteroid may speed the recovery kidney function, however this is often not the case. Chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis has no cure. Some patients may require dialysis. Eventually, a kidney transplant may be needed.