N05.7: Unspecified nephritic syndrome : diffuse crescentic glomerulonephritis

There are normally 2 kidneys in the body. They filter blood and create urine. They thus help to detoxify the body. Furthermore, the kidneys regulate the blood pressure and salt content in the blood, among other things.

If the kidneys do not work properly, this can cause various symptoms. You may have blood in your urine, for example. This can sometimes turn urine red. The kidneys may no longer produce enough urine. Lots of water may also accumulate in the body. This may cause your eyelids to become swollen, for example. High blood pressure is also possible. You may also have loin pain.

There are a number of reasons why the kidneys stop working properly. They may have been damaged as a result of another condition, such as an immune system disorder. The kidneys may also have been damaged by certain types of medication. This often involves inflammation of the kidneys. Sometimes, though, no cause can be found.

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