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NEPHRITIS
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Symptoms |
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Abdominal pain |
Blood Pressure - high |
Body - inflammation |
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Face - swelling |
Fever |
Foot - swollen |
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Urination - pain |
Urination - decrease |
Urination - frequent |
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Urination - scanty |
Urine - dark color |
Urine - with blood |
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Vomiting |
Weight - gain |
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Description |
Nephritis is the inflammation of one or both kidneys.
Nephritis is usually classified by location:
- Glomerulonephritis. The term is also used instead of nephritis and refers to
the inflammation of the glomeruli.
- Interstitial nephritis, also called Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, affects the
interstitium (spaces between the renal tubules) of the kidneys.
In addition, nephritis can be classified by causes:
- Lupus nephritis is caused by systemic lupus erythematosus, which is an
autoimmune disorder.
- Pyelonephritis is due to a urinary infection.
- Heredity factors (very rare).
- Athletic nephritis may appear from physical stress.
- Medication. Mainly produced by long-term intakes or side effects of certain
drugs.
There are many factors that can cause nephritis. However, autoimmune disorders
and infections are the most commonly known. A recent episode of strep throat or
bladder infection can be indicator of infectious nephritis.
When the kidney is inflamed, it also filters out proteins from the blood, a
condition that is called proteinuria. If the kidneys suddenly become inflamed,
then the condition is called Acute nephritis.
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Diagnosis
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Doctors may order the following tests and procedures to
confirm the diagnosis:
- Biopsy of the kidneys.
- Urine test.
- Blood test.
- Ultrasound.
- Imaging tests (CT, MRI). |
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