Question

Glomerulonephritis

Answer 1

Glomerulonephritis is the inflammation of the tiny filter called glomeruli in the kidneys. It can be acute and chronic .

# Causes of glomerulonephritis are :-

- infection like bacterial ,viral infection

- immune disorders like lupus , goodspasture disease

- vasculitis like polyarthritis

- High blood pressure

- Diabetic nephropathy

- glomerulersclerosis

# Sign and symptoms:-

- pink or cola coloured urine - hematuria

- foamy urine due to protein - proteinuria

- Hypertension

- fluid retention - edema of hands ,feet , face abdomen

# Complications :-

- Acute kidney failure

- Chronic kidney disease

- Hypertension

- Nephrotic syndrome

# Prevention:-

- seek prompt treatment for strep throat infection ,viral Infection like hepatitis , HIV

- Compliance to antihypertensive drugs

- Control of diabetes mellitus

# Treatment :-

- Antihypertensive to control high blood pressure

- Diuretics to reduce edema and to increase urine production

- Corticosteroid

- Immunosuppressive

- Antibiotics and antiviral to treat Bacterial and viral Infection

- Diet restriction like Low salt, low protein , iron and vitamin supplement