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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Bright's disease | |||
| image = [[File:Richard_Bright, "Reports of medical cases" Wellcome L0013468.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Richard Bright, who first described the condition | |||
| field = [[Nephrology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Edema]], [[hypertension]], [[proteinuria]], [[hematuria]] | |||
| complications = [[Chronic kidney disease]], [[heart failure]], [[hypertensive crisis]] | |||
| onset = Varies | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = Various [[kidney disease]]s, including [[glomerulonephritis]] | |||
| risks = [[Infection]], [[autoimmune disease]], [[diabetes mellitus]], [[hypertension]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Urinalysis]], [[blood test]], [[kidney biopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Nephrotic syndrome]], [[nephritic syndrome]], [[acute kidney injury]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antihypertensive]], [[diuretics]], [[immunosuppressive drug]]s | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depending on underlying cause | |||
| frequency = Rare (as a historical term) | |||
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{{Infobox disease | {{Infobox disease | ||
| Name = Bright's Disease | | Name = Bright's Disease | ||
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| MeshID = D001919 | | MeshID = D001919 | ||
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'''Bright's disease''' is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic [[nephritis]]. The term is no longer used, as diseases are now classified according to their more fully understood etiologies. | '''Bright's disease''' is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic [[nephritis]]. The term is no longer used, as diseases are now classified according to their more fully understood etiologies. | ||
== Historical Context == | == Historical Context == | ||
Bright's disease is named after Richard Bright, who described the condition in the early 19th century. He identified it as a disease with symptoms of [[edema]], [[proteinuria]], and [[hypertension]] with kidney damage. | Bright's disease is named after Richard Bright, who described the condition in the early 19th century. He identified it as a disease with symptoms of [[edema]], [[proteinuria]], and [[hypertension]] with kidney damage. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Bright's disease could present a range of symptoms, most notably: | Bright's disease could present a range of symptoms, most notably: | ||
Edema, or swelling, particularly in the face and lower extremities | Edema, or swelling, particularly in the face and lower extremities | ||
Proteinuria, or protein in the urine | Proteinuria, or protein in the urine | ||
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== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
In the modern context, the diagnoses previously grouped under Bright's disease would be differentiated based on more specific criteria, such as: | In the modern context, the diagnoses previously grouped under Bright's disease would be differentiated based on more specific criteria, such as: | ||
* [[Glomerulonephritis]] | * [[Glomerulonephritis]] | ||
* [[Pyelonephritis]] | * [[Pyelonephritis]] | ||
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== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment would be specific to the particular kidney condition diagnosed. These could range from medication to manage symptoms, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplant. | Treatment would be specific to the particular kidney condition diagnosed. These could range from medication to manage symptoms, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplant. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
While Bright's disease is no longer a term used in modern medicine, its history provides insight into the evolution of medical understanding of kidney diseases. Today, doctors can more accurately diagnose and treat the conditions once collectively known as Bright's disease. | While Bright's disease is no longer a term used in modern medicine, its history provides insight into the evolution of medical understanding of kidney diseases. Today, doctors can more accurately diagnose and treat the conditions once collectively known as Bright's disease. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Nephritis]] | * [[Nephritis]] | ||
* [[Kidney disease]] | * [[Kidney disease]] | ||
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[[Category:Nephrology]] | [[Category:Nephrology]] | ||
[[Category:Obsolete medical terms]] | [[Category:Obsolete medical terms]] | ||
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| Bright's disease | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Edema, hypertension, proteinuria, hematuria |
| Complications | Chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertensive crisis |
| Onset | Varies |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Various kidney diseases, including glomerulonephritis |
| Risks | Infection, autoimmune disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension |
| Diagnosis | Urinalysis, blood test, kidney biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Nephrotic syndrome, nephritic syndrome, acute kidney injury |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Antihypertensive, diuretics, immunosuppressive drugs |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depending on underlying cause |
| Frequency | Rare (as a historical term) |
| Deaths | N/A |
| Bright's Disease | |
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| ICD-10 | N00-N08 |
| ICD-9 | 582 |
| DiseasesDB | 1914 |
| MedlinePlus | 000464 |
| eMedicine | |
| MeSH ID | D001919 |
Bright's disease is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic nephritis. The term is no longer used, as diseases are now classified according to their more fully understood etiologies.
Historical Context[edit]
Bright's disease is named after Richard Bright, who described the condition in the early 19th century. He identified it as a disease with symptoms of edema, proteinuria, and hypertension with kidney damage.
Symptoms[edit]
Bright's disease could present a range of symptoms, most notably: Edema, or swelling, particularly in the face and lower extremities Proteinuria, or protein in the urine Hypertension, or high blood pressure
Diagnosis[edit]
In the modern context, the diagnoses previously grouped under Bright's disease would be differentiated based on more specific criteria, such as:
Treatment[edit]
Treatment would be specific to the particular kidney condition diagnosed. These could range from medication to manage symptoms, lifestyle changes, or in severe cases, dialysis or kidney transplant.
Summary[edit]
While Bright's disease is no longer a term used in modern medicine, its history provides insight into the evolution of medical understanding of kidney diseases. Today, doctors can more accurately diagnose and treat the conditions once collectively known as Bright's disease.
