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Glomerulonephritis

	About Glomerulonephritis
	Interference with Kidney Function
	Different Types
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Glomerulonephritis
What is glomerulonephritis / Nephritis / Nephrotic Syndrome?

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Do You Have Any of these?

• Foamyurine
• Blood in the urine
• Swelling of the feet, hands, around the eyes
• Dry itchy skin
• Night muscle cramps

Each kidney contains about 1-3 million nephrons and they are the functional unit of the kidney. Each nephron contains a structure called the glomerulus through which the bloodvessels pass and the waste products of the body get purified.

Glomerulonephritis is the term used to describe a group of diseases that damage the part of the kidney that filters blood. When the kidney is damaged, it cannot get rid of wastes and extra fluid in the body. If the illness continues, the kidneys may stop working completely.

Latest Publication and Research on Glomerulonephritis - Updated on 12/02/2011

Three siblings with systemic lupus erythematosus. - Published by PubMed

Non-IgA mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis: a benign entity? - Published by PubMed

Mixed cryoglobulinaemia not related to hepatitis C virus, mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis and lymphoplasmocytic lymphoma. - Published by PubMed

Myeloid cell-specific Fas expression is required to prevent systemic autoimmunity. - Published by PubMed

Angiotensin receptor blockade attenuates glomerulosclerosis progression by promoting VEGF expression and bone marrow-derived cells recruitment. - Published by PubMed

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Posted by: rameshdohare(Guest) Posted on: 04/20/2012

Is there any cases when kidney fails 100% for months together after that kidney become 100 % functional by self or by medication .

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Posted by: Mamabear10(Guest) Posted on: 04/17/2012

My son had this when he was 4 as a result of HSP. When admitted into Childrens Hospital he was in 80% kidney failure. However, in 4 days his kidneys were functionally almost normally. The DR. said he didnt understand how he recovered so quickly. I am looking for statistics as to this type of recovery.

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Posted by: guest Posted on: 03/14/2007

how can you treat this for a premature baby born at 28 weeks now 3 months old fighting for his little life if you can help contact me 210 313-7226 please HELP

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