Friday, October, 16, 2009
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Alternative Names
Glomerulonephritis - chronic; Chronic nephritis
Prevention
There is no specific prevention for most cases of chronic glomerulonephritis. Some cases may be prevented by avoiding or limiting exposure to organic solvents, mercury, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics.
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Health Guide
......Glomerulonephritis - chronic; Chronic nephritis Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Chronic glomerulonephritis occurs when there is slow, progressive destruction of the...
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...Corticosteroids, immunosuppressives, or other medications may be used to treat some of the causes of
chronic glomerulonephritis. Dietary restrictions on salt, fluids, protein, and other...
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...kidneys. A chest x-ray may show fluid overload. A kidney biopsy may show one of the forms of
chronic glomerulonephritis orscarring of the glomeruli. This disease may also alter the...
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...of the renal pelvis or ureter Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy
Chronic glomerulonephritis Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy ...
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...Lower-than-normal urinary uric acid levels may indicate: Chronic alcohol ingestion
Chronic glomerulonephritis Lead poisoning
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