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How do you test for glomerulonephritis?
Tests to assess your kidney function and make a diagnosis of glomerulonephritis include:
- Urine test. A urinalysis might show red blood cells and red cell casts in your urine, an indicator of possible damage to the glomeruli.
- Blood tests.
- Imaging tests.
- Kidney biopsy.
What blood test will confirm glomerulonephritis?
A kidney biopsy is often recommended to confirm that a child has glomerulonephritis, especially if laboratory tests reveal the presence of red blood cell casts or autoantibodies. This procedure is usually performed in the hospital.
How is glomerular disease diagnosed?
Glomerular disease is diagnosed based on the results of blood or urine tests. Other tests, including imaging tests and/or kidney biopsy, may be used to help diagnose the specific type of glomerular disease.
What can you do for glomerulonephritis?
How is glomerulonephritis treated?
- Changes to your diet so that you eat less protein, salt and potassium.
- Corticosteroids such as prednisone.
- Dialysis, which helps clean the blood, remove extra fluid and control blood pressure.
- Diuretics (water pills) to reduce swelling.
Can glomerulonephritis be cured?
Some types of glomerulonephritis can be cured, others can be stopped, and most can at least be slowed down.
How do you know if you have glomerulonephritis?
Glomerulonephritis signs and symptoms include: Pink or cola-colored urine from red blood cells in your urine (hematuria) Foamy urine due to excess protein (proteinuria) High blood pressure (hypertension)
How does glomerulonephritis affect the kidneys?
Glomerulonephritis can damage your kidneys so that they lose their filtering ability. As a result, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and waste build up in your body. Possible complications of glomerulonephritis include: Acute kidney failure.
Which is the main complication of glomerulonephritis?
Is glomerulonephritis fatal?
Glomerulonephritis refers to a range of inflammatory kidney conditions of the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys, known as glomeruli. It can be acute, which means it starts suddenly, or chronic, during which the onset is gradual. Either type can be fatal.