What is chronic glomerulonephritis

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My cousin is suffering from chronic glomerulonephritis. He is only 35 years old this year. At that age, he works very hard. He is also the vice president of the company. I don't know why he is ill. Let's tell you what is called chronic glomerulonephritis!

What is chronic glomerulonephritis

First: chronic nephritis can occur at any age, but mainly in young and middle-aged, male more. The onset of most cases was slow and insidious. The clinical manifestations are diverse. Proteinuria, hematuria, hypertension and edema are the basic clinical manifestations. There may be varying degrees of renal dysfunction. The disease is mild and severe, and it is protracted. It gradually develops into chronic renal failure. After suffering from chronic glomerulonephritis, it must be treated in time to avoid aggravation of the disease.

Second: laboratory examination is mostly mild abnormal urine, urine protein is often in 1 ~ 3G / D, urine sediment microscopic examination of red blood cells can be increased, visible tubular. Blood pressure can be normal or slightly elevated. Renal function is normal or slightly damaged (decreased creatinine clearance rate or mild azotemia), which can last for several years or even decades. Renal function gradually deteriorates and corresponding clinical manifestations (such as anemia, increased blood pressure, etc.) appear, and then enter uremia.

Third: chronic nephritis often has * sodium retention, which causes volume dependent hypertension. Therefore, hypertension patients should be restricted to salt (NaCl<6g/d). Thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide can be used.

matters needing attention

After suffering from glomerulonephritis, we must pay attention to rest, avoid overwork, prevent cold or upper respiratory tract infection, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis, caries should be timely diagnosis and treatment. Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep skin clean and prevent skin infection.