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Acute Interstitial Nephritis Home Care
Home care for acute interstitial nephritis includes:
  • Eat a kidney diet.
  • Low sodium diet
    • As directed by your doctor
  • Weigh yourself daily.
    • Keep a log of the results.
  • Take vitamin D supplements.
  • Take calcium supplements.
  • Avoid medications that worsen kidney function.
    • Check with your doctor prior to taking any new medications.
  • Do not take herbal supplements.
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  • Check your blood pressure every day:
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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