Question 1

what is the best recommendation for a 19yr female patient diagnosed with pauci glomerulonephritis. no improvement after a month. she's on dialysis. ?

Accepted Answer

Discuss: All of this with her nephrologist.  They will be the most familiar with this diagnosis and to help you.

Question 2

glomerulonephritis patient with 39.5degree fever, what to do?

Accepted Answer

HARD TO ANSWER: Because there are different kinds of glomerulonephritis and many many different causes for fever, it is very difficult to give you an advice besides seeing your doc. He/she will need to do a thorough exam and lab as needed to make a decision. It is not advisable to manage this with observation. For instance, a simple strep throat left untreated may even cause another glomerulonephritis.

Question 3

hello doctor, what is the best treatment for glomerulonephritis, patient age is 28 years.  kindly suggest giving the long life expectancy.

Accepted Answer

Variable.: There are many types of gn.  The best treatment depends upon the specific type and the severity..

Question 4

with acute diffuse proliferative glomerulonephritis caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, why would a patient have uremia and hyperkalemia?

Accepted Answer

SLE DPGN is bad.: The degree of remaining renal function dictates the inability of the kidney to excrete waste products and manage potassium levels.  In any severe kidney disease when egfr approaches 15 ml/min uremia and elevated k+ levels are frequently noted.

Question 5

how to get rid of joint pain(leg pain) incase of a glomerulonephritis's patient? she cannot walk properly.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: A primary care doctor can evaluate a patients joint pains, and refer to a rheumatologist and/or a physiatrist (pm&r doctor) if needed. Joint pains can be from many causes, such as auto-immune problems, osteoarthritis (due to wear and tear over the years), medication side effects, joint injuries, gout problems, etc... An orthopedic doctor can also help, depending on the type of joint problem.

Question 6

i hve glomerulonephritis, controlled bp. i used to consume a lot of cane vinegar whenever i eat. does vinegar hve bad effects to my kidney?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar and CKD: no adverse effect on kidneys on use of Vinegar in moderation. There are some reported benefit of kidney function on use of vinegar regularly but none of those substantiated with strict scientific research study.

Question 7

my brother's 15's diagnosed with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis type 3. he's all healthy but like suddenly has this:( can that be cured?

Accepted Answer

: MPGN is a disease caused by an abnormal immune response which targets the urine filtering apparatus of the kidney. It can be caused by infections, autoimmune disorders or cancer and can lead to kidney failure. It is most often seen in children or teens. Treatment depends on the symptoms. There is no cure, but the disease progression can be slowed with diet, medications and steroids.

Question 8

what's glomerulonephritis of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation kidney: This is an inflammation in the kidney usually caused by some type of an immune response. This topic is very complex and there are many conditions that can cause this, such as lupus, other types of vasculitis, after certain bacterial infections, and other causes (some of  which  not even the researchers in medicine fully understand). If diagnosed it is important to see kidney specialist.

Question 9

what usually precedes acute glomerulonephritis?

Accepted Answer

Acute GN: Often acute glomerulonephritis happens after strep infection (skin or throat) i.e. Post strep gn, or an upper respiratory infection (iga nephropathy).  Otherwise, there is not necessarily any preceding event.

Question 10

do glomerulonephritis experienced decrease fluid urine output?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Glomerulonephritis is a condition affecting the kidneys. Urine output need not be low. Talk to your nephrologist especially if there is a recent change in urine output.

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