Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys called glomeruli. This results in removal of excess fluid, electrolytes, and wastes from the bloodstream and passes them into the urine. Glomerulonephritis can occur either suddenly or progress gradually.
Glomerulonephritis occurs on its own or as part of another disease, such as lupus or diabetes.
Symptoms of Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis signs and symptoms include the following:
Diagnosis of Glomerulonephritis
The first clues are the signs and symptoms. Finding protein and blood cells in the urine is another sign. Blood tests will help the doctor tell what type of illness you have and how much it has hurt the kidneys. In some cases, a test called a kidney biopsy may be needed. In this test, a tiny piece of the kidney is removed with a special needle, and looked at under a microscope. A biopsy will help the doctor plan the best treatment for you.
What is Glomerulonephritis?
Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that affect the part of the kidney that filters blood called glomeruli.
Are there different types of glomerulonephritis?
Yes. There are two types of glomerulonephritis—acute and chronic.
What causes acute glomerulonephritis?
The acute disease may be caused by infections such as strep throat. It may also be caused by other illnesses, including lupus, Goodpasture's syndrome, Wegener's disease, and polyarteritis nodosa.
What causes chronic glomerulonephritis?
Sometimes, the disease runs in the family. This kind often shows up in young men who may also have hearing loss and vision loss. Some for
Diagnosis of Glomerulonephritis
The first clues are the signs and symptoms. Finding protein and blood cells in the urine is another sign. Blood tests will help the doctor tell what type of illness you have and how much it has hurt the kidneys. In some cases, a test called a kidney biopsy may be needed. In this test, a tiny piece of the kidney is removed with a special needle, and looked at under a microscope. A biopsy will help the doctor plan the best treatment for you.
What is Glomerulonephritis?
Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that affect the part of the kidney that filters blood called glomeruli.
Are there different types of glomerulonephritis?
Yes. There are two types of glomerulonephritis—acute and chronic.
What causes acute glomerulonephritis?
The acute disease may be caused by infections such as strep throat. It may also be caused by other illnesses, including lupus, Goodpasture's syndrome, Wegener's disease, and polyarteritis nodosa.
What causes chronic glomerulonephritis?
Sometimes, the disease runs in the family. This kind often shows up in young men who may also have hearing loss and vision loss. Some for
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Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys called glomeruli. This results in removal of excess fluid, electrolytes, and wastes from the bloodstream and passes them into the urine. Glomerulonephritis can occur either suddenly or progress gradually.
Glomerulonephritis occurs on its own or as part of another disease, such as lupus or diabetes.
Symptoms of Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis signs and symptoms include the following:
Diagnosis of Glomerulonephritis
The first clues are the signs and symptoms. Finding protein and blood cells in the urine is another sign. Blood tests will help the doctor tell what type of illness you have and how much it has hurt the kidneys. In some cases, a test called a kidney biopsy may be needed. In this test, a tiny piece of the kidney is removed with a special needle, and looked at under a microscope. A biopsy will help the doctor plan the best treatment for you.
What is Glomerulonephritis?
Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that affect the part of the kidney that filters blood called glomeruli.
Are there different types of glomerulonephritis?
Yes. There are two types of glomerulonephritis—acute and chronic.
What causes acute glomerulonephritis?
The acute disease may be caused by infections such as strep throat. It may also be caused by other illnesses, including lupus, Goodpasture's syndrome, Wegener's disease, and polyarteritis nodosa.
What causes chronic glomerulonephritis?
Sometimes, the disease runs in the family. This kind often shows up in young men who may also have hearing loss and vision loss. Some for
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