How do acute and chronic glomerulonephritis develop?
Disease description:
I recently heard from my friend that he had acute glomerulonephritis, but he recently told me 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 inflammatory diseases involving the kidneys, primarily affecting the glomeruli.
1. Acute glomerulonephritis: Often caused by streptococcal infections, especially upper respiratory tract infections. Main symptoms include hematuria, proteinuria, edema, and hypertension. It has a tendency toward spontaneous recovery, and treatment mainly involves symptomatic management and rest.
2. Chronic glomerulonephritis: Has multiple causes, primarily immune-mediated inflammation, and can be either primary or secondary to other diseases. Symptoms are variable and may include hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, edema, and may be accompanied by impaired kidney function. The disease course is long, and complete cure is not possible. Treatment mainly aims to delay the progression of kidney function deterioration.
