Acute Tubular Necrosis
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Acute tubular necrosis is a form of sudden kidney damage in which the cells of the kidney tubules, those responsible for reabsorbing and eliminating substances, are injured. It is one of the most frequent causes of acute kidney failure in hospitalized people.
Common causes: prolonged decrease in blood flow to the kidney, serious infections or exposure to certain substances that are toxic to the organ.
Possible signs: a significant reduction in urine, swelling, nausea and marked tiredness.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist, and in children the pediatric nephrologist, evaluates and follows the kidney damage, while the urologist may get involved when it is necessary to rule out causes in the urinary tract. Since the kidney can often recover with timely care, a noticeable drop in urine production warrants seeking an evaluation without delay.
Data on 80 doctors who treat acute tubular necrosis
Which specialist treats acute tubular necrosis?
Acute tubular necrosis should be evaluated by a nephrologist, and in some cases by a urologist if there's an obstructive cause. If urine output drops suddenly, seek care from one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute tubular necrosis
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is acute tubular necrosis?
Acute tubular necrosis is a form of sudden kidney damage in which the cells of the kidney tubules, those responsible for reabsorbing and eliminating substances, are injured. It is one of the most frequent causes of acute kidney failure in hospitalized people.
Which doctor treats acute tubular necrosis?
Acute tubular necrosis should be evaluated by a nephrologist, and in some cases by a urologist if there's an obstructive cause. If urine output drops suddenly, seek care from one of these specialists.