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Glomerulonephritis

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Glomerulonephritis

The topic of this article is glomerulonephritis which falls under the category of excretory products and their excretion. Here we will look upon the meaning, diagnosis, causes and two significant types of glomerulonephritis. The symptoms, treatment and complications involved during the glomerular disease are also dealt. The latter part of the article will state the brief concept on Nephrotic Syndrome.

What is Nephritic Syndrome?      

Glomerulonephritis which is also termed as nephritic syndrome occurs due to the swelling of the glomerulus which is the functional units of kidney. It alters the barrier of filtration and further upshots either microscopic or macroscopic haematuria, proteinuria, leukocyturia and impaired kidney function where no proof of evidence is exhibited. So it may result in sterility and hypertension. However, it cannot be stated as a nephrotic syndrome.

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