How do acute and chronic glomerulonephritis occur?
Disease description:
I recently heard from my friend that he had been diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis, but he recently told me that it has turned into chronic glomerulonephritis. Therefore, I would like to consult about what acute and chronic glomerulonephritis are.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis are types of kidney disease, primarily characterized by damage and lesions of the glomeruli.
1. **Etiology**: Diverse, including bacterial or viral infections, excessive physical strain, use of nephrotoxic drugs, and stress states. Among these, upper respiratory tract infections are common precipitating factors.
2. **Symptoms**: Mainly表现为 abnormal urine (e.g., hematuria, dark-colored urine, decreased urine output), edema (particularly in the face and extremities), and hypertension.
3. **Treatment**: Acute glomerulonephritis tends to resolve spontaneously, with treatment primarily involving rest and symptomatic management. Chronic glomerulonephritis is difficult to cure completely; treatment aims to delay the progression of renal dysfunction, including controlling hypertension, reducing urinary protein excretion, and implementing a high-quality low-protein diet.
