Toxic nephropathy

Kidney damage caused by nephrotoxic substances. It is often named after a kidney poison. With the development of industry, the metal and smelting industries have increased, the emergence of chemical raw materials, medicines and various pesticides has increased environmental pollution, increased the exposure of people to kidney poisons, and the incidence of toxic kidney disease has also increased. Renal damage caused by nephrotoxic substances often manifests as acute renal failure. Acute renal failure caused by toxic kidney disease accounts for about 5 to 25%. If handled properly and timely, renal function can return to normal. Delay in diagnosis and treatment can result in death.

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