Streptococcal glomerulonephritis (infection of the tiny filters in your kidneys (glomeruli) - Medtick
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Streptococcal glomerulonephritis (infection of the tiny filters in your kidneys (glomeruli)

What is it?

An inflammatory disease that can develop after a group A strep infection that affects the tiny filters in your kidneys (glomeruli).

  • Glomeruli remove excess fluid, electrolytes and waste from your bloodstream and pass them into your urine.
  • This condition can come on suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
  • Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis can affect persons of any age group, but it is most common in children aged 5-6 years and persons older than 60 years.

Cause

Symptoms

  • General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
  • Swollen ankles, feet or hands?
  • Shortness of breath?
  • Feeling sick?
  • Blood in one’s urine?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

Do not wait, phone for ambulance

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

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