N08: Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
N08.5: Glomerular disorders in systemic connective tissue disorders
There are 2 kidneys in the body. There is one on each side of the spine just below the ribcage. Each kidney is made up of renal tissue and a renal pelvis. The renal tissue purifies the blood and, by doing so, produces urine. The urine gathers in the renal pelvis. One of the kidneys’ functions is to detoxify the body.
There is damage to your renal tissue, which produces urine. It is primarily made up of small blood vessels and connective tissue. The symptoms depend on precisely where the tissue was damaged. You may have blood in your urine as a result. The amount of protein excreted in the urine may increase. This may cause fluid to accumulate in the body. The kidneys may no longer be able to detoxify the body properly, either.
Connective tissue is found all over the body and fulfills various tasks. Connective tissue contains lots of fine fibers. Thus it can protect or stabilize organs. There is connective tissue beneath the skin and around muscles, for example. Tendons, ligaments and cartilage are also made of connective tissue.
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