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Glomerulonephritis

Health Encyclopedia: Rapidly Progressive (Crescentic) Glomerulonephritis

Alternative Names

Necrotizing glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis - crescentic; Crescentic glomerulonephritis

Prevention

The prompt treatment of causative disorders may prevent the development of rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis.

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Chronic glomerulonephritis

......exposure to organic solvents, mercury, and nonsteroidal Read more »

.........when there is an abnormal urinalysis during routine physical or examination for unrelated disorders. Glomerulonephritis can cause hypertension (high blood pressure) and may only be... Read more »

Glomerulonephritis

Prevention There is no specific prevention for most cases of glomerulonephritis. Some cases may be prevented by avoiding or limiting exposure to organic solvents, mercury, and nonsteroidal... Read more »

Rapidly progressive (crescentic) glomerulonephritis

......crescent-shaped abnormalities showing on a biopsy of the kidney. Alternative Names Necrotizing glomerulonephritis; Glomerulonephritis - crescentic; Crescentic... Read more »

Chronic glomerulonephritis

.........unrelated disorder. It may be discovered as a cause of high blood pressure that is difficult to control. Glomerulonephritis is among the leading causes of chronic kidney failure and end... Read more »

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