Glomerulonephritis is a kind of kidney disease which involves the individual
filtering units of the kidney that produce urine and glomeruli,. Once the
glomeruli are damaged, the kidneys can't excrete urine normally. And excess
fluid and toxins building up in body cause a series of complications and
symptoms. More seriously it can lead to chronic renal (kidney) failure.
There are two kinds of glomerulonephritis:primary and secondary. Primary glomerulonephritis affects the kidneys directly, while in secondary glomerulonephritis the kidneys are damaged due to another illness.
Symptoms and Complications of Glomerulonephritis
The kidneys play three major roles in regulating the body as follows:
filter urine to remove waste from the body, keeping toxins from building up in the bloodstream
regulate the minerals or electrolytes (sodium, calcium, and potassium, for example) and the levels of fluid in the body
produce hormones that control other body functions, such as blood pressure, bone maintenance, and red blood cell production
Because of the large role the kidneys play in maintaining the body's health, the symptoms of glomerulonephritis and kidney failure are quite varied. Symptoms of glomerulonephritis include:
blood in the urine
excessive foaming of the urine
increased urination
Causes of Glomerulonephritis
Most people with glomerulonephritis have no known cause or risk factors.
The most common known causes are bacterial (most oftenstreptococcal) and viral infections. Doctors have found that many children with glomerulonephritis had been diagnosed with a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, not long before developing signs of kidney damage. People with hepatitis or HIV/AIDS can also develop glomerulonephritis.
People with autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, also seem to be at risk of developing glomerulonephritis. The immune system, instead of attacking bacteria or viruses, attacks the kidneys so that they can't function properly.
If you want to know more about the kidney disease or treatment, you can send email to kidneyfight@hotmail.com.
There are two kinds of glomerulonephritis:primary and secondary. Primary glomerulonephritis affects the kidneys directly, while in secondary glomerulonephritis the kidneys are damaged due to another illness.
Symptoms and Complications of Glomerulonephritis
The kidneys play three major roles in regulating the body as follows:
filter urine to remove waste from the body, keeping toxins from building up in the bloodstream
regulate the minerals or electrolytes (sodium, calcium, and potassium, for example) and the levels of fluid in the body
produce hormones that control other body functions, such as blood pressure, bone maintenance, and red blood cell production
Because of the large role the kidneys play in maintaining the body's health, the symptoms of glomerulonephritis and kidney failure are quite varied. Symptoms of glomerulonephritis include:
blood in the urine
excessive foaming of the urine
increased urination
Causes of Glomerulonephritis
Most people with glomerulonephritis have no known cause or risk factors.
The most common known causes are bacterial (most oftenstreptococcal) and viral infections. Doctors have found that many children with glomerulonephritis had been diagnosed with a streptococcal infection, such as strep throat, not long before developing signs of kidney damage. People with hepatitis or HIV/AIDS can also develop glomerulonephritis.
People with autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, also seem to be at risk of developing glomerulonephritis. The immune system, instead of attacking bacteria or viruses, attacks the kidneys so that they can't function properly.
If you want to know more about the kidney disease or treatment, you can send email to kidneyfight@hotmail.com.
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