2024年2月24日 · Glomerulonephritis (gloe-MER-u-loe-nuh-FRY-tis) is inflammation of the tiny filters in the kidneys (glomeruli). The excess fluid and waste that glomeruli (gloe-MER-u-lie) remove from the bloodstream exit the body as urine. Glomerulonephritis can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).

2023年6月16日 · When glomerulonephritis starts suddenly, it’s called acute glomerulonephritis. When it happens slowly and lasts a while, it’s called chronic glomerulonephritis. Some people can have an acute attack and then a chronic condition years later.

2022年11月1日 · Chronic glomerulonephritis is the third leading cause of CKD, and accounting for about 10% of all patients on dialysis. The exact cause of CKD in patients with chronic...

2023年6月26日 · Most forms of glomerulonephritis are considered progressive disorders. Without timely therapy, progress to chronic glomerulonephritis (characterized by progressive glomerular damage and tubulointerstitial fibrosis leading to a reduced glomerular filtration rate).

2024年9月4日 · What is Chronic Glomerulonephritis? Chronic glomerulonephritis develops without showing any symptoms over a long period, sometimes years. It is dangerous because it causes kidney failure in...

2014年8月12日 · Chronic or rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis can lead to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or kidney failure. In many cases, the first clues of glomerulonephritis are any signs and symptoms, such as finding protein and blood in your urine. Blood and urine tests can also check for signs of kidney damage.

Glomerulonephritis is inflammation and damage to the filtering part of the kidneys (glomeruli). It can come on quickly or over a longer period of time. Toxins, metabolic wastes, and excess fluid are not correctly filtered into the urine.