Analgesic nephropathy syndrome: Kidney damage caused by excessive use of pain-killing drugs. Aspirin and phenacetin mixtures are the most common causes. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Analgesic nephropathy syndrome is available below.
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