Tubulointerstitial Nephritis

Many people discover it while investigating a kidney abnormality or after the use of certain medications. Tubulointerstitial nephritis is an inflammation that affects the kidney tubules and the tissue surrounding them, altering the way the organ filters and cleanses the blood.

Common causes: reactions to some drugs, infections or diseases that affect the immune system, among other possible situations.

Common symptoms: they may be subtle and include changes in the amount of urine, fatigue, fever or general malaise; at times it is detected only in laboratory tests.

Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist, and in children the pediatric nephrologist, studies this condition, while the internist or the pediatrician usually guide the first evaluation. If you have doubts about your kidney health, the advisable thing is to discuss it with a professional who can examine it thoroughly.