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Conditions›Male urogenital diseases›Urologic diseases›Kidney diseases›Nephritis›Glomerulonephritis›Membranous nephropathy

Membranous nephropathy

Is a type of:Autoimmune conditions, Glomerulonephritis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Very rare

Body locations

Upper abdomen, Lower abdomen

Symptoms

Loss of appetite

Reduced appetite

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Membranous nephropathy

Immunosuppressive therapy

Other treatments

Tests

Complement levels

Liver function test

Blood urea nitrogen

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How serious is membranous nephropathy?

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I have membranous nephropathy and i see a nephrologist. Can the disease ever go away or am i most certain to eventually be on dialysis someday. Thanks?

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Best natural treatment for membranous nephropathy?

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What is the definition or description of: nephropathy?

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