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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Glomerulonephritis | |||
| image = [[File:Crescentic_glomerulonephritis_HE_stain.JPEG|250px]] | |||
| caption = Histopathological image of crescentic glomerulonephritis | |||
| field = [[Nephrology]] | |||
| synonyms = Glomerular nephritis | |||
| symptoms = [[Hematuria]], [[proteinuria]], [[edema]], [[hypertension]] | |||
| complications = [[Chronic kidney disease]], [[end-stage renal disease]] | |||
| onset = Sudden or gradual | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Infection]], [[autoimmune disease]], [[vasculitis]], [[diabetes mellitus]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[infections]], [[autoimmune disorders]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Urinalysis]], [[blood tests]], [[kidney biopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Nephrotic syndrome]], [[acute kidney injury]], [[chronic kidney disease]] | |||
| treatment = [[Corticosteroids]], [[immunosuppressants]], [[dialysis]], [[kidney transplant]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depending on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Varies globally | |||
}} | |||
[[File:Gray1130.svg|left|thumb|Diagram of the kidney]] | |||
[[File:Filtration_barrier.svg|left|thumb|Filtration barrier of the glomerulus]] | |||
[[File:Crescentic_glomerulonephritis_PAS_and_IF.png|thumb|Crescentic glomerulonephritis with PAS and IF stain]] | |||
[[File:Crescentic_glomerulonephritis_Periodic_acid_silver_methanamine_stain.JPEG|Crescentic glomerulonephritis with Periodic acid-silver methenamine stain]] | |||
[[File:Ultrasonography_of_chronic_renal_disease_caused_by_glomerulonephritis.jpg|thumb|Ultrasonography of chronic renal disease caused by glomerulonephritis]] | |||
'''Glomerulonephritis''' is a type of [[kidney disease]] in which the part of your kidneys that helps filter waste and fluids from the blood is damaged. This condition can develop suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). | '''Glomerulonephritis''' is a type of [[kidney disease]] in which the part of your kidneys that helps filter waste and fluids from the blood is damaged. This condition can develop suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Glomerulonephritis can be caused by infections such as [[streptococcal infection]], [[viral infections]], or diseases such as [[lupus]], [[Goodpasture's syndrome]], and [[Wegener's disease]]. It can also be inherited, as in [[Alport syndrome]]. | Glomerulonephritis can be caused by infections such as [[streptococcal infection]], [[viral infections]], or diseases such as [[lupus]], [[Goodpasture's syndrome]], and [[Wegener's disease]]. It can also be inherited, as in [[Alport syndrome]]. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Symptoms of glomerulonephritis can include [[blood in the urine]], foamy urine, and swelling in your face, hands, feet, and abdomen. | Symptoms of glomerulonephritis can include [[blood in the urine]], foamy urine, and swelling in your face, hands, feet, and abdomen. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of glomerulonephritis can involve a series of tests including [[urine tests]], [[blood tests]], [[kidney ultrasound]], and [[kidney biopsy]]. | Diagnosis of glomerulonephritis can involve a series of tests including [[urine tests]], [[blood tests]], [[kidney ultrasound]], and [[kidney biopsy]]. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for glomerulonephritis depends on the cause of the illness. Treatment may include medications to control high blood pressure, reduce proteinuria, and treat kidney failure, and immunosuppressive drugs. In severe cases, [[dialysis]] or a [[kidney transplant]] may be necessary. | Treatment for glomerulonephritis depends on the cause of the illness. Treatment may include medications to control high blood pressure, reduce proteinuria, and treat kidney failure, and immunosuppressive drugs. In severe cases, [[dialysis]] or a [[kidney transplant]] may be necessary. | ||
== Prognosis == | == Prognosis == | ||
The outlook for glomerulonephritis depends on the cause and the individual, but the disease can often be controlled. Prevention is always the best medicine. | The outlook for glomerulonephritis depends on the cause and the individual, but the disease can often be controlled. Prevention is always the best medicine. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Kidney disease]] | * [[Kidney disease]] | ||
* [[Kidney failure]] | * [[Kidney failure]] | ||
* [[Dialysis]] | * [[Dialysis]] | ||
* [[Kidney transplant]] | * [[Kidney transplant]] | ||
[[Category:Kidney diseases]] | [[Category:Kidney diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Health]] | [[Category:Health]] | ||
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| Glomerulonephritis | |
|---|---|
| File:Crescentic glomerulonephritis HE stain.JPEG | |
| Synonyms | Glomerular nephritis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Hematuria, proteinuria, edema, hypertension |
| Complications | Chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease |
| Onset | Sudden or gradual |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Infection, autoimmune disease, vasculitis, diabetes mellitus |
| Risks | Family history, infections, autoimmune disorders |
| Diagnosis | Urinalysis, blood tests, kidney biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Nephrotic syndrome, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, dialysis, kidney transplant |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depending on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Varies globally |
| Deaths | N/A |
Crescentic glomerulonephritis with Periodic acid-silver methenamine stain
Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease in which the part of your kidneys that helps filter waste and fluids from the blood is damaged. This condition can develop suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
Causes[edit]
Glomerulonephritis can be caused by infections such as streptococcal infection, viral infections, or diseases such as lupus, Goodpasture's syndrome, and Wegener's disease. It can also be inherited, as in Alport syndrome.
Symptoms[edit]
Symptoms of glomerulonephritis can include blood in the urine, foamy urine, and swelling in your face, hands, feet, and abdomen.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of glomerulonephritis can involve a series of tests including urine tests, blood tests, kidney ultrasound, and kidney biopsy.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for glomerulonephritis depends on the cause of the illness. Treatment may include medications to control high blood pressure, reduce proteinuria, and treat kidney failure, and immunosuppressive drugs. In severe cases, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be necessary.
Prognosis[edit]
The outlook for glomerulonephritis depends on the cause and the individual, but the disease can often be controlled. Prevention is always the best medicine.
