Glomerulopathy
Glomerulopathy
Glomerulopathy (pronunciation: glo-mer-u-lop-a-thy) is a term used to describe diseases that affect the glomeruli of the kidney. The term is derived from the Greek words "glomerulus" meaning "small ball" and "pathos" meaning "suffering".
Definition
Glomerulopathy refers to a group of diseases that injure the part of the kidney that filters blood (called glomeruli). Other parts of the kidney, including the tubules and interstitium, can also be affected by glomerulopathy.
Types of Glomerulopathy
There are several types of glomerulopathy, including:
- Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
- Membranous nephropathy (MN)
- IgA nephropathy (IgAN)
- Minimal change disease (MCD)
- Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN)
Symptoms
Symptoms of glomerulopathy can vary greatly depending on the type and severity of the condition. Common symptoms may include:
- Proteinuria - the presence of excess protein in the urine
- Hematuria - the presence of blood in the urine
- Edema - swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues
- Hypertension - high blood pressure
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of glomerulopathy typically involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, laboratory tests, and often a kidney biopsy. The kidney biopsy can help determine the type of glomerulopathy and the extent of kidney damage.
Treatment
Treatment for glomerulopathy depends on the type and severity of the condition. It often involves medications to control high blood pressure and reduce proteinuria. In some cases, immunosuppressive drugs may be used to slow the progression of the disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glomerulopathy
- Wikipedia's article - Glomerulopathy
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