A Note on Complications of Glomerulonephritis and its Treatment

[摘要] Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that damage the kidney's filtration system called glomeruli. When the kidneys are unable toremove waste and extra fluid from the body. If the situation worsens the kidneys may stop working totally resulting in renal failure. Thesigns and symptoms of glomerulonephritis include due to an excess of protein in the urine, it becomes foamy, high blood pressure, swellingin the face, hands, feet, and belly indicates fluid retention. Glomerulonephritis has several causes depending on whether it's acute or chronic.An infection, such as strep throat or an abscessed tooth can cause acute glomerulonephritis. It might be caused by an immune system that isoverreacting to the illness. It's possible that this will go gone on its own. If it does not go away immediate treatment is required to avoidlong-term renal damage.

[学科分类] 药理学