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Treatment of Glomerulonephritis

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Glomerulonephritis Diagnosis
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Diagnosis and conservative treatment of glomerulonephritis
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General therapeutic rehabilitation
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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The Marienhaus Hospital St. Elisabeth Neuwied is an advanced health facility with an excellent reputation in the national medical arena. It is the largest medical complex in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. The Marienhaus Hospital St. Elisabeth Neuwied is an academic hospital of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and an acade
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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Nuremberg Hospital
Nuremberg Hospital
Overall rating9 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Nuremberg Hospital ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest, highly specialized medical centers in Europe and positions itself as the maximum care hospital. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University
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The Hirslanden Clinic Aarau enjoys the status of one of the largest and most successful private medical facilities in Bern and Zurich. The clinic is part of the Hirslanden Network known in Europe, which is a provider of first-class medical services in Switzerland. The main areas of specialization of the clinic in Aarau include c
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The Hospital Oberberg Gummersbach is a medical complex that offers its patients top-class personalized care. The hospital was founded in 1985. Since then, it has earned an excellent reputation in the German medical arena and has gained vast experience in the provision of medical care to foreign patients. The Hospital Oberberg Gu
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The Asklepios Municipal Hospital Bad Wildungen positions itself as a modern medical facility, which is focused on the provision of high-quality medical services using state-of-the-art medical technologies and advanced treatment methods. The hospital pays great attention to an individual approach to each patient, which is the bas
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The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is di
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The clinic is proud of its rich history, which dates back over 100 years, as well as the status of a maximum care medical center with exceptionally high success treatment rates. The medical institution is
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Greifswald is included in the ranking of the best medical complexes throughout Germany! The hospital is one of the oldest healthcare facilities in Germany, with long traditions and an excellent reputation. The history of the hospital begins in 1456, when the Facu
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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The Hospital Frankfurt (Oder) has an excellent reputation in the national and international medical arena, providing patients with high-quality medical services in accordance with the standards of modern medicine. The healthcare facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin and is also part of the Rh
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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About the disease

Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli, which are the kidney’s filters. The glomeruli are responsible for removing the excess fluid and waste from the blood stream, which is then passed out of the body in the urine. There are two types of glomerulonephritis: acute and chronic. Acute glomerulonephritis occurs suddenly and causes inflammation, while chronic glomerulonephritis develops gradually and may be asymptomatic for a certain period of time. It is most commonly caused by such diseases as lupus and diabetes. Glomerulonephritis can also be caused by viral infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B and C. People with heart problems are more likely to develop glomerulonephritis, which is why they need to undergo urinalysis on a regular basis.

If not treated, glomerulonephritis can result in such complications as acute or chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. This can be caused by excessive waste in the bloodstream, which is not being filtered properly by the glomeruli and is now contaminating the blood.

According to the American website MedScape, the peak of incidence of glomerulonephritis was in the 1990s and now it has decreased by 40-50%. During the same period, nephritis and hepatitis increased almost by 30%. Glomerulonephritis usually develops in children 5-15 years of age.

Symptoms

  • Frequent urination
  • Pink or dark urine
  • High blood pressure
  • Pain in the kidneys
  • Swelling in the face or feet
  • Fatigue

Diagnosis

  • Urinalysis can help a doctor find out if there are red blood cell casts in a patient’s blood, which indicates problems with the glomeruli.
  • A Kidney X-Ray can also indicate an inflammatory response.
  • Ultrasound checks the kidneys on a deeper level.
  • Blood tests can provide information about the amount of waste (such as creatinine or nitrogen) in the bloodstream. A high amount of waste can also indicate glomerulonephritis. 

Treatment

  • This disease usually requires conservative treatment in order to avoid kidney failure or other complications. It includes infection eradication, if glomerulonephritis was caused by hepatitis or other infections and consists of a course of antibiotics.
  • Diuretics and beta-blockers are usually prescribed in order to control high blood pressure, which can be caused by an excessive amount of waste in the bloodstream.
  • Immune-suppressing drugs are recommended if a patient has acute inflammation.  
  • Dialysis is used if glomerulonephritis is caused by excess fluid in the kidneys. In this case, blood pressure is regulated by the removal of the excess fluid. 
  • In progressive stages, glomerulonephritis can cause kidney failure, in which case the patient may need a kidney transplant.

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko