Treatment for Analgesic Nephropathy

 

Specific treatment for analgesic nephropathy will be determined by your physician based on your :

  • Age, overall health, and medical history
  • Extent of the disease
  • Tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
  • Expectations for the course of the disease
  • Opinion or preference

Treatment may include:

  • Discontinuation of all suspect analgesics, especially over-the-counter (OTC) medications
  • Dietary modifications
  • Medication
  • Behavioral modification or counseling as an alternative method of chronic pain control

Treatment focuses on preventing any further kidney damage, and treatment of any existing kidney failure.

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