Renal Papillary Necrosis
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Renal papillary necrosis, or necrosis of the renal papillae, is the death of tissue in the papillae, an internal region of the kidney through which urine passes into the urinary tract. This damage can alter kidney function.
Common causes: it is usually related to conditions that reduce blood flow to that region of the kidney or to certain underlying diseases that predispose to it.
Signs to watch for: blood in the urine, pain in the flank or lower back, and other urinary changes.
Which specialists treat it? Nephrology, including pediatric nephrology, and urology are the areas that evaluate this type of kidney involvement and guide the workup. In the case of blood in the urine or persistent lower back pain, it is advisable to have a professional assess its cause.
Data on 48 doctors who treat renal papillary necrosis
Which specialist treats renal papillary necrosis?
Renal papillary necrosis should be evaluated by a Urologist, a specialist in the urinary system. See this specialist if you have flank pain, blood in your urine, or fever. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in renal papillary necrosis
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Dr. Octavio Rene García Flores
Dr. Eugenio Gutiérrez-Rojas
Dr. Rodrigo Alvarado Larraguivel
Dr. Edgar Alejandro Medrano
Dr. Mario Enrique Ortega González
Dr. Alan de Jesus Martínez Salas
Dr. Immer Noyola Avila
Dr. Mauricio Adrian Salinas Ramirez
Dr. Miguel Ángel Pacheco Hernández
Dr. Irving Reyna Blanco
Dr. Andrés Raya
Frequently asked questions
What is renal papillary necrosis?
Renal papillary necrosis, or necrosis of the renal papillae, is the death of tissue in the papillae, an internal region of the kidney through which urine passes into the urinary tract. This damage can alter kidney function.
Which doctor treats renal papillary necrosis?
Renal papillary necrosis should be evaluated by a Urologist, a specialist in the urinary system. See this specialist if you have flank pain, blood in your urine, or fever. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.