Question

What is Glomerulonephritis?

Answer 1

Glomerulonephritis:

1. Glomerulonephritis is the inflammation of glomeruli.
2. This results in proteins and RBCs passing into the filtrate.

Causes:

1. It is caused due to injury to the kidney, bacterial toxins, drug reactions, HIV infections, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, high blood pressure, high diabetes, etc.
2. It can also be caused as a result of autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, IgA nephropathy, Goodpasture's syndrome etc.

Symptoms:

1. Glomerulonephritis show symptoms like high blood pressure, foamy urine, blood tinged or pink urine, edema or swelling in the face, abdomen, hands and feet.
2. Severe or prolonged inflammation can damage the kidneys