GLOMERULONEPHRITIS, what is it? Its prognosis? Its treament?!
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GLOMERULONEPHRITIS, what is it? Its prognosis? Its treament?
My doctor recently said I have Chronic glomerulonephritis and did not elaborate further in order not to increase to my worries. Instead I have become more worried because I have a disease that I do not understand. Those who have, have had, have treated , or have experience or enough knowledge about the condition please help. I only need answers that will help me plan my future.
I experience the following: left loin pain, low back pain, swelling of ankles with stockings getting into the flesh later in the day if I wear tight shoes. Urine tests are not indicative of ailment, but 3 years ago had protein and yeast cells detected.
I am ready to travel to meet the best doctor anywhere if this is treatable.
Answers:
It is the inflammation of the glomerui-the filtration units of the kidney, what you need to find out is what is causing it. I also have glomerulonephritis. Mine is caused by IgA Nephropathy an auto immune disorder that causes iga antibodies to get lodged in the filters and make them inflame. The prognosis is highly variable depending on the cause of it. You maybe be put on prednisone like i was to reduce inflammation and other medications. The amount of protein in your urine and the creatinine levels in your blood are good indicators of your prognosis, you may be treated and live a fine healthy life, or you could develop renal failure....