Glomerulonephritis

Question 1

What is Glomerulonephritis?

Answer 1

Inflammation to the glomeruli (tuft of capillaries- part of the filter system) and usually affects both kidneys.

Question 2

What is Glomerulonephritis characterized by?

Answer 2

Oedema,
High BP,
Blood in the urine.

Question 3

What is Nephrotic syndrome?

Answer 3

Oedema, increased protein in urine, decreased protein in blood, increased fat in blood. Podocytes are damaged which increase the permeability of proteins. (this changes oncotic pressure and causes oedema)

Question 4

What is Nephritic syndrome?

Answer 4

Blood in urine (damage to cells lining the glomerulus and leaking blood) and decreased amount of urine (due to hypertension)

Question 5

Who is this disease more common in?

Answer 5

men

Question 6

What causes Glomerulonephritis?

Answer 6

Conditions that can lead to inflammation of the kidneys' glomeruli.
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. 
Bacterial endocarditis
HIV
Hepatitis B and C
Lupus
Goodpasture's syndrome.

Question 7

What conditions are likely to cause scarring of the glomeruli

Answer 7

High BP

Diabetic kidney disease

Question 8

What are some classic signs and symptoms of Glomerulonephritis?

Answer 8

• Blood in the urine (dark, rust-colored, or brown urine)
• Foamy urine (due to excess protein in the urine)
• Swelling (edema) of the face, eyes, ankles, feet, legs, or abdomen

Question 9

What are some other signs and symptoms of Glomerulonephritis?

Answer 9

Symptoms may also include the following:
 Abdominal pain
 Blood in the vomit or stools
 Cough and shortness of breath
 Diarrhea
 Excessive urination/ reduced urination
 Fever
 General ill feeling, fatigue, and loss of appetite
 Joint or muscle aches