Glomerulonephritis KateLynn Hunter and Kaylan Sampson

Acute Glomerulonephritis

Acute Glomerulonephritis (Pathophisiology) A sudden attack of inflammation in the glomeruli. (the tiny filters in your kidney)

Signs and symptoms Pink or cola colored urine (from red blood cells in your urine) Foamy urine due to excess protein not being filtered in the kidneys Hypertension (High blood pressure) Fluid retention with swelling evident in your face, hands, feet and abdomen Fatigue from anemia or kidney failure

Causes Infection (Strep throat) Immune diseases (lupus)

Diagnosis Blood tests Urine tests Imagining tests Kidney biopsy

Treatments For infection: soothing signs and symptoms with prescribed antibiotic For immune disease: Prescribed steroids, and immune suppressing drugs to control inflammation

Prevention Seek prompt treatment of a strep infection causing a sore throat or impetigo. To prevent infections that can lead to some forms of glomerulonephritis, such as HIV and hepatitis, follow safe-sex guidelines and avoid intravenous drug use. Control high blood pressure, which lessens the likelihood of damage to your kidneys from hypertension. Control your blood sugar to help prevent diabetic nephropathy.

Chronic Glomerulonephritis

Pathiophysiology Scarring of the tiny blood filters in the kidney (Glomeruli) that remove waste products from the blood

Signs and symptoms Blood or excess protein in urine High BP Swelling in the ankles and face (edema) Frequent nighttime urination Bubbly or foamy urine (from excess protein) Abdominal pain Frequent nosebleeds

Diagnosis Kidney or abdominal CT scan Chest x-ray IVP (x ray of kidneys) Urinalysis Kidney or abdominal ultrasound Kindey biopsy may show signs of chronic glomerulonephritis

Treatment Antihypertensive drugs Eat low protein Steroid medicine Kidney transplant Dialysis (if kidney failure occurs)

Prevention Seek prompt treatment of a strep infection causing a sore throat or impetigo. To prevent infections that can lead to some forms of Glomerulonephritis, such as HIV and hepatitis, follow safe-sex guidelines and avoid intravenous drug use. Control high blood pressure, which lessens the likelihood of damage to your kidneys from hypertension. Control your blood sugar to help prevent diabetic nephropathy.