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What part of the body is affected by Bright's disease?


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Bright's disease ( glomerulonephritis)

  1. The kidney's glomeruli and nephrons, which are responsible for producing urine, become inflamed as a result of the bright illness. Nephritis or glomerulonephritis are other names for it. The double-walled Bowman's capsule surrounds the glomeruli, which are tiny, spherical clusters of capillaries (microscopic blood vessels).
  2. Acute Bright's disease (glomerulonephritis), and a rapid start of inflammation, can be brought on by infections like strep throat, impetigo, or bacterial endocarditis.
  3. Condition of Bright Blood in the urine, foamy pee, swelling of the face, eyes, or other body parts, stomach ache, elevated blood pressure, weariness, and/or other symptoms may be signs of glomerulonephritis, depending on the kind and source of the disorder.
  4. If glomerulonephritis is severe or prolonged, the kidneys may be harmed. There are many different diseases and infections that might cause it, and on occasion, there is no known cause.

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