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==What are the causes of Glomerulonephritis?== | == What are the causes of Glomerulonephritis? == | ||
Glomerulonephritis may be caused by problems with the body's immune system. Often, the exact cause of glomerulonephritis is unknown. | |||
Damage to the glomeruli causes blood and protein to be lost in the urine. | |||
The condition may develop quickly and kidney function is lost within weeks or months (called rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis). | |||
A quarter of people with chronic glomerulonephritis have no history of kidney disease. | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
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Overview
Glomerulonephritis is a type of kidney disease in which the part of your kidneys that helps filter waste and fluids from the blood is damaged.
What are the symptoms of Glomerulonephritis?
What are the causes of Glomerulonephritis?
Glomerulonephritis may be caused by problems with the body's immune system. Often, the exact cause of glomerulonephritis is unknown. Damage to the glomeruli causes blood and protein to be lost in the urine. The condition may develop quickly and kidney function is lost within weeks or months (called rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis). A quarter of people with chronic glomerulonephritis have no history of kidney disease.