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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

Chronic glomerulonephritis
......Glomerulonephritis - chronic; Chronic nephritis Causes, incidence, and risk factors Chronic glomerulonephritis occurs when there is slow, progressive destruction of the... Read more »
Chronic glomerulonephritis
...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... Read more »
Chronic glomerulonephritis
...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... Read more »
Intravenous pyelogram
...of the renal pelvis or ureter Chronic bilateral obstructive uropathy Chronic glomerulonephritis Chronic unilateral obstructive uropathy ... Read more »
Uric acid: urine
...Lower-than-normal urinary uric acid levels may indicate: Chronic alcohol ingestion Chronic glomerulonephritis Lead poisoning Read more »

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