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,

Glomerulonephritis happens when the kidneys' blood filters (glomeruli) become inflamed and scarred. It has different causes. About Glomerulonephritis Glomerulonephritis happens when the kidneys' blood filters (glomeruli) become inflamed and scarred. This can lead to kidney failure if untreated. Glomerulonephritis is one of two main groups of glomerular diseases. The second group is glomerulosclerosis, which is damage to the glomeruli caused by hardening and scarring of blood vessels. Types There are different types of glomerulonephritis: Acute glomerulonephritis When the disease…

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