Glomerulonephritis : Glomerulonephritis is a non-specific label, meaning inflammation at the kidney level, and can cause hematuria and proteinuria. Causes are many and include vascular disease, vasculitis, lupus, hepatitis b or c, drug-induced or allergic reaction, even occult cancers and lymphomas. This may also be a genetic process inherited from prior family members. Need to define cause, then treat.
Answered 10/9/2016
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Glomerulonephritis: is inflammation of the glomruli,the functional building blocks of your kidneys! it can be due to autoimmune diseases,cellular infiltration,or an infectious process,presents as a combination of these signs and symptoms:Abnormal kidney function tests(that is elevated Creatinine), abnormal urine test (presence of blood, and/or protein in urine), hypertension, and leg swelling.Therapy depends on cause
Answered 6/9/2014
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