Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney diseases characterized by inflammation of the filtering units of the kidney called glomeruli.
Glomerulonephritis is a group of kidney diseases characterized by inflammation of the filtering units of the kidney called glomeruli. When inflamed these glomeruli allow passage of protein and blood into the urine. Left untreated this chronic inflammation can lead to scarring, loss of kidney function, high blood pressure, and kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplantation.
Glomerulonephritidies are classified based on the microscopic appearance of the affected kidney tissue under the microscope. Each of these entities can be associated with high blood pressure, progressive kidney failure, edema, high cholesterol and anemia.
