Renal papillary necrosis primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nasrin Nikravangolsefid, MD-MPH [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of renal papillary necrosis include controlling underlying diseases such as diabetes or sickle cell anemia, avoid taking over-the-counter analgesics and using the minimum dose of NSAIDs within the shortest time.

Primary prevention

• Effective measures for the primary prevention of renal papillary necrosis include:
  • controlling underlying diseases such as diabetes or sickle cell anemia
  • avoid taking over-the-counter analgesics and alcohol
  • using the minimum dose of NSAIDs within the shortest duration