Tubulointerstitial Nephritis & Uveitis (TINU) Syndrome

TINU syndrome stands for Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis. It is an uncommon inflammatory condition that affects both the kidneys and eyes. 🫘 Kidney involvement Tubulointerstitial nephritis can cause: Rising creatinine White blood cells in the urine Mild proteinuria Sometimes blood in the urine 👁️ Eye involvement Uveitis may cause eye redness, pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, or floaters. Eye and kidney symptoms may occur at different times. 💊 Treatment Treatment depends on severity. Corticosteroids are commonly used for significant kidney or eye inflammation, with additional immunosuppressive therapy considered for persistent or recurrent disease. Recognizing the kidney–eye connection is important because treating inflammation early may help protect kidney and eye function. ⚠️ This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized medical advice. #TINU #Uveitis #TubulointerstitialNephritis #mCRP #KidneyDisease #Nephrology #KidneyClarity