Acute proliferative glomerulonephritis
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| Acute proliferative glomerulonephritis
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| Specialty | Nephrology |
| Symptoms | Hematuria, proteinuria, edema, hypertension |
| Complications | Chronic kidney disease, renal failure
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| Causes | Infection, autoimmune disease
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| Diagnosis | Urinalysis, renal biopsy
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| Treatment | Antibiotics, immunosuppressive drugs, dialysis
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Acute proliferative glomerulonephritis is a type of glomerulonephritis, an inflammatory condition affecting the glomeruli of the kidney. This condition is characterized by the proliferation of cells within the glomeruli, leading to impaired kidney function.
Causes[edit]
Acute proliferative glomerulonephritis is often triggered by an infection, particularly streptococcal infections such as post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. It can also be associated with other infections and autoimmune diseases.
Symptoms[edit]
Common symptoms of acute proliferative glomerulonephritis include:
- Hematuria (blood in the urine)
- Proteinuria (protein in the urine)
- Edema (swelling, particularly in the face and legs)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis typically involves:
- Urinalysis to detect hematuria and proteinuria
- Renal biopsy to examine the glomeruli under a microscope
Treatment[edit]
Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may include:
- Antibiotics to treat any underlying infection
- Immunosuppressive drugs to reduce inflammation
- Dialysis in severe cases to support kidney function
Complications[edit]
If left untreated, acute proliferative glomerulonephritis can lead to:
Related Pages[edit]
- Glomerulonephritis
- Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
- Chronic kidney disease
- Renal failure
- Nephrology
