title: [Selected work-related nephropathies].
abstract: Infections, high temperature and many of the toxic substances can cause kidney damage. Acute kidney injury is a well known complication of some work-related diseases, e.g., lead intoxication. Chronic kidney disease can also be caused by some occupational factors. Three work-related nephropathies, in which causal connection with work has been proved, are discussed in this article. There are different risk factors of nephrolithiasis, lead nephropathy and silica nephropathy, but each of them can cause chronic kidney disease. Prevention of these nephropaties seems to be relatively simple. The principles of protection from the toxic effects of heavy metals and silica dust are very specific. The most important prevention of kidney stones is correct fluid intake. In addition to providing adequate quantities of drinking water, it is also important to educate exposed workers and assure enough rest breaks at work.
authors.affiliation: Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny / Medical University of Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland (Klinika Chorób Zawodowych, Metabolicznych i Wewnętrznych / Department of Occupational, Metabolic and Internal Diseases). wwolyniec@wp.pl.
authors.forename: Wojciech
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Wołyniec
authors.affiliation: Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny / Medical University of Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland (Klinika Chorób Zawodowych, Metabolicznych i Wewnętrznych / Department of Occupational, Metabolic and Internal Diseases). mrenke@gumed.edu.pl.
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Renke
authors.affiliation: Gdański Uniwersytet Medyczny / Medical University of Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland (Klinika Chorób Zawodowych, Metabolicznych i Wewnętrznych / Department of Occupational, Metabolic and Internal Diseases). mwojcik@ucmmit.gdynia.pl.
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wójcik-Stasiak
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Renke
mesh_terms: D002105:Cadmium Poisoning / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000150:complications; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000150:complications; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000453:epidemiology; D012997:Solvents / Q000633:toxicity
chemical_list: D012997:Solvents
keywords: chronic kidney disease; chronic renal failure; lead nephropathy; nephrolithiasis; silica nephropathy; work-related symptoms