Glomerulonephritis - Symptoms, causes, and treatment | National Kidney Foundation
Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that injure the part of the kidney that filters blood (called glomeruli). Other terms you may hear used are nephritis and nephrotic syndrome. Glomerulonephritis can be acute or chronic. In some instances, you may recover on your own, and in others you need immediate treatment. Find information regarding symptoms, causes, treatment,
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