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Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease caused by inflammation of the internal kidney structures (glomeruli), which help filter waste and fluids from the blood. |
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Symptoms
Blood in the urine (dark, rust-colored, or brown urine; Foamy urine. Chronic renal failure symptoms that may graduall...
Causes
Glomerulonephritis may be caused by specific problems with the body's immune system, but the precise cause of some ca...
Tests
Because symptoms develop gradually, the disorder may be discovered when there is an abnormal urinalysis during routin...
Treatments
Treatment varies depending on the cause of the disorder, and the type and severity of symptoms. High blood pressure m...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be helped by joining support groups where members share common experiences and proble...
Complications
Nephrotic syndrome; Acute nephritic syndrome; Chronic renal failure; End-stage renal disease; Hypertension; Malignant...
Prevention
There is no specific prevention for most cases of glomerulonephritis. Some cases may be prevented by avoiding or limi...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if disorders associated with increased risk of glomerulonephritis are present, or if s...
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