Glomerulonephritis - Medtick
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Glomerulonephritis

What is it?

It is the damage to the tiny filters inside your kidneys (the glomeruli). It’s often caused by your immune system attacking healthy body tissue.

  • It does not usually cause any noticeable symptoms.
  • If your medical doctor believes you have this condition, the medical doctor will ask you to have a blood test and/or a urine test.

Cause

Syndromes

Symptoms

  • Rash?
  • Joint pain?
  • Shortness of breath and or breathing difficulties?
  • General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
  • Swollen legs and ankles?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Do not wait, phone for an ambulance if have or develop:

  • Blood clots (Pain at back of knee or inside elbow)
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke

This condition can lead to:

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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