Glomerulonephritis
Inflammation of kidney filters from immune or infection triggers.
What it is
Inflammation of glomeruli caused by infections or immune overreaction, damaging the filters that remove waste from blood.
Prevalence
APSGN affects ~1 in 10,000 kids; primary forms ~0.1 per 100,000 annually; a leading cause of CKD in teens.
Symptoms to watch
Blood or foam in urine, swelling of face/limbs/abdomen, high blood pressure, joint or abdominal pain, fatigue, fever, rash, appetite loss.
Treatment options
Blood-pressure meds, diuretics, steroids or immunosuppressives, phosphate binders, antibiotics, dietary salt/protein control, dialysis, or transplant.
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