What is Acute Glomerulonephritis?

Description of the Disease

Acute glomerulonephritis is an inflammatory process that affects the renal glomeruli. It is a serious condition that requires timely treatment and intervention by specialists.

Classification

• Acute post-infectious glomerulonephritis
• Acute diffuse glomerulonephritis
• Acute mesangial glomerulonephritis

Symptoms

• Edema
• Flank pain
• High blood pressure
• Protein in the urine
• Hematuria

Causes

Acute glomerulonephritis can be caused by infectious, immunological, and other factors.

Diagnosis

• Urinalysis
• Blood tests
• Ultrasonography of the kidneys
• Kidney tissue biopsy

Treatment

Treatment of acute glomerulonephritis may include taking anti-inflammatory drugs, blood pressure correction, diet, and other measures.

Prevention

Prevention of acute glomerulonephritis involves timely treatment of infectious diseases, maintaining immunity, and a healthy lifestyle.

Doctor

Treatment and diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis is carried out by a nephrologist or urologist.