What is the cause of nephritis?

What causes nephritis? Most types of nephritis are caused by your body’s immune system reacting to an ‘insult’ of some sort. This might be a medication, poison, infection or a change in the way your immune system behaves. Your immune system makes antibodies to attack bacteria or poisons.

What are possible complications of glomerulonephritis is not treated correctly?

Complications. Glomerulonephritis can lead to hypertension, heart failure, pulmonary edema, and damage to other organs. Without treatment, the kidneys might fail completely. Waste products build up quickly, making emergency dialysis necessary.

What are the symptoms of kidney problems?

Signs of Kidney Disease

• You’re more tired, have less energy or are having trouble concentrating.
• You’re having trouble sleeping.
• You have dry and itchy skin.
• You feel the need to urinate more often.
• You see blood in your urine.
• Your urine is foamy.
• You’re experiencing persistent puffiness around your eyes.

What are the signs and symptoms of lupus nephritis?

Signs and Symptoms. If you are developing lupus nephritis, you may notice these signs and symptoms: Foamy urine. Swelling, usually in the feet, ankles, and legs. High blood pressure. Joint pain or swelling.

What is the prognosis for lupus nephritis?

There’s no cure for lupus nephritis. Treatment goals aim to: Induce remission of the active disease. Keep the disease from getting worse. Reduce symptoms or make symptoms disappear (remission) Avoid the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant. Maintain remission.

What is nephritis caused by?

Nephritis is often caused by infections, and toxins, but is most commonly caused by autoimmune disorders that affect the major organs like kidneys.

Is chronic nephritis curable?

To cure Chronic Nephritis, the root cause must be found and solved and treating with medicine alone is not enough, so a comprehensive treatment scheme is necessary, that is treating with combined Chinese and Western medicines.