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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.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Kidney diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

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
3.7
10 reviews
Methylprednisolone
3.2
15 reviews
Cellcept
Solumedrol

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