Phenacetin Nephritis
Phenacetin nephritis is kidney damage associated with the prolonged use of pain relievers that in the past contained phenacetin, a substance now withdrawn from circulation. It is part of a broader group known as analgesic nephropathy.
How does it present? It usually sets in silently over time. It may be accompanied by fatigue, high blood pressure, changes in the urine, or abnormalities in kidney function tests.
Associated factors: The continuous, unsupervised use of pain reliever mixtures over years is linked to this type of kidney damage.
Who treats it? The nephrologist is the right professional to study the state of the kidneys and interpret the corresponding tests. If you have taken pain relievers for prolonged periods, it is advisable to mention it at a visit for a timely assessment of your kidney health.
Specialties that treat phenacetin nephritis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in phenacetin nephritis
Dr. Aristóteles Quintero Díaz
Dr. Francisco Manuel González Hernández
Dr. Jaqueline Ramírez Ramos
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Leopoldo Vásquez Cardona
Dr. Odette Del Carmen Diaz Avendaño
Dr. Nicolas Marcelo Ramos Rocha
Dr. Juan José Salazar González
Dr. Adriana Flores Palacios
Dr. Guadalupe Gallo Cabrera
Dr. Yasmín Rocío Carreño Rodríguez
Dr. Rodolfo Rincón Pedrero
Dr. Bernardo Moguel González
Dr. Juan Carlos Enriquez Ocaña
Dr. Ramón Antonio Diez Grajales
Dr. Ana Guillén Dosal
Dr. Marco Antonio Martínez Guevara
Dr. Carlos Norman Velazquez Gutierrez
Dr. Juarez Abdon Limas
Dr. Guillermo González Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
What is phenacetin nephritis?
Phenacetin nephritis is kidney damage associated with the prolonged use of pain relievers that in the past contained phenacetin, a substance now withdrawn from circulation. It is part of a broader group known as analgesic nephropathy.
Which doctor treats phenacetin nephritis?
Phenacetin Nephritis is usually treated by specialists in nephrologist.