Glomerulonephritis Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of glomerulonephritis may depend on whether you have the acute or chronic form, and the cause. Your first indication that something is wrong may come from symptoms or from the resul...

Causes
... Your kidneys are two bean-shaped, fist-sized organs situated at the small of your back, just below your rib cage, one on each side of your spine. Blood enters your kidneys through arteries from your a...

Glomerulonephritis Prevention

Prevention
... There''s no way to prevent most forms of glomerulonephritis. However, you can seek prompt treatment of a strep infection causing a sore throat or impetigo. To prevent infections, such as HIV and hepat...

Glomerulonephritis Treatment

Complications
... Complications of glomerulonephritis may include: Acute kidney failure. Loss of function in the filtering part of the nephron may cause waste products to accumulate rapidly. This condition may require ...

Treatment
... Treatment and outcome of glomerulonephritis depend on whether you have an acute or chronic form of the disease, on the underlying cause, and on the type and severity of your signs and symptoms. Some c...

Glomerulonephritis Support

Coping skills
... Living with chronic glomerulonephritis and chronic kidney failure can tax your emotional resources. Talk with your doctor to be sure you know your treatment options. Also, you might benefit from joini...

Glomerulonephritis Other

Glomerular Diseases
... Many diseases affect kidney function by attacking the glomeruli, the tiny units within the kidney where blood is cleaned. Glomerular diseases include many conditions with a variety of genetic and envi...

Overview
... Your kidneys are complex organs whose primary task is to remove wastes and excess fluid from your body. Any condition that interferes with kidney function can lead to a potentially dangerous buildup o...