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Nephritis

Nephritis is a condition involving any type of kidney inflammation, or swelling. It may be caused by infections or exposure to certain toxins. Common symptoms include reduced urine and blood in the urine.
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Is a type of:Kidney diseases
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Types of

Interstitial nephritis
Condition
Glomerulonephritis
Condition
Alport syndrome
Condition

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Nephritis
Mycophenolate mofetil
3.710 reviews
Methylprednisolone
3.214 reviews
Cellcept
Solumedrol

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