Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs:
Patients should avoid frequent or long term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs which may cause interstitial nephritis, membranous glomerular nephropathy and minimal change renal disease (7).
Obstruction and kidney disease:
Prostate disease such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer or kidney stones may lead to renal failure if obstruction is not promptly relieved. For these conditions, referral to Urology is often necessary to relieve the obstruction.
Blood vessel diseases of the kidneys:
Aneurysms, malformations, renal artery stenosis, and peripheral vascular disease in the arteries supplying the kidneys may result in renal failure. The majority of these diseases are caused by atherosclerosis. Western style diet, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia may result in atherosclerosis. Good lifestyle choices will prevent atherosclerosis to a significant degree.