Diseases
acute nephritis
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Overview
Acute nephritis occurs when your kidneys suddenly become inflamed. Acute nephritis has several causes, and it can ultimately lead to kidney failure if it's left untreated. This condition used to be known as Bright's disease.
Symptoms
- pink or cola-colored urine from red blood cells in your urine (hematuria)
- foamy or bubbly urine due to excess protein in the urine (proteinuria)
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- fluid retention (edema) with swelling evident in your face, hands, feet and abdo
- urinating less than usual
Causes
- infections such as bacterial endocarditis, or viral kidney infections.
- autoimmune diseases
- vasculitis
Risk factors
- high blood pressure
- acute kidney failure.
Diagnosis
- blood tests.
- imaging tests.
- urine test.
- kidney biopsy
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is acute nephritis?
Acute nephritis occurs when your kidneys suddenly become inflamed. Acute nephritis has several causes, and it can ultimately lead to kidney failure if it's left untreated. This condition used to be known as Bright's disease.
What are the symptoms of acute nephritis?
pink or cola-colored urine from red blood cells in your urine (hematuria), foamy or bubbly urine due to excess protein in the urine (proteinuria), high blood pressure (hypertension), fluid retention (edema) with swelling evident in your face, hands, feet and abdo, urinating less than usual
What causes acute nephritis?
infections such as bacterial endocarditis, or viral kidney infections.; autoimmune diseases; vasculitis
Which medicines are used for acute nephritis?
magnesium sulphate
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