MamasHealth.com Home Kidney Diseases Glomerulonephritis Growth Failure Kidney Failure Kidney Failure Help Kidney Failure Treatment Kidney Stone Lupus Nephritis Multicystic Kidney Polycystic Kidney Disease Pyelonephritis Renal Tubular Acidosis Rhabdomyolysis Wilson's Disease Links Email Mama Is surrogacy right for you? A personal story about the battle with polycystic kidney disease Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is Glomerulonephritis? Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease caused by inflammation of the glomeruli. Glomeruli are internal kidney structures. Glomerulonephritis may be a temporary and reversible condition, or it may be progressive. What Causes Glomerulonephritis? The exact cause of glomerulonephritis is unknown. Researchers believe that it may be caused by specific problems with the body's immune system. Complications of Progressive Glomerulonephritis? Progressive glomerulonephritis may cause high blood pressure, destruction of the kidney glomeruli, chronic renal failure and end stage renal disease. Disorders that are Associated with Glomerulonephritis? Specific disorders that are associated with glomerulonephritis include: Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Goodpasture's syndrome IgA nephropathy IgM mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis Lupus nephritis Membranoproliferative GN I Membranoproliferative GN II Post-streptococcal GN Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis Symptoms of Glomerulonephritis? There are many symptoms associated with glomerulonephritis. The most common symptoms of glomerulonephritis are: Blood in the urine Blood in vomit Foamy urine Unintentional weight loss Nausea, vomiting Fatigue Headache Frequent hiccups Generalized itching Decreased urine output Easy bruising or bleeding Decreased alertness Drowsiness Confusion, delirium Coma Muscle twitching Muscle cramps Seizures Yellow or brown skin Decreased sensation in the hands, feet, or other areas Excessive urination Nosebleed High blood pressure Can Glomerulonephritis be Treated? Glomerulonephritis can be treated. Treatments are aimed at controlling the symptoms. Treatment varies depending on the cause of glomerulonephritis, and the type and severity of symptoms.	Featured Book
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