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Glomerulonephritis

Glomerular Diseases; What It Is And What Can You Do

Glomerular diseases include several distinct and potentially serious kidney diseases. As blood enters the kidney to begin the filtering process, it passes through a cluster of cells called a glomerulus. In each kidney, about a million glomeruli — at the tips of about 1 million nephrons — initiate the filtering of toxins and waste from the blood. Damage to the glomeruli often severely impacts healthy kidney functioning and, in turn, an individual’s overall health.*

Glomerular diseases may be caused by drugs, diseases, infections or traumatic accidents. Glomerulonephritis, sometimes known as glomerular nephritis (GN), causes inflammation of the glomeruli and may lead to complete kidney failure.

Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A. is committed to helping people with kidney disease. Our attorneys are known throughout Florida and across the country for their experience in medical malpractice cases involving the misdiagnosis or negligent treatment of kidney disease.

If you are suffering from a glomerular disease or any other type of kidney disease that has been exacerbated by the negligence of a medical professional, we can help. To schedule a free consultation with an attorney at our Coral Gables law office, call 305-744-5888.

Causal Factors For Glomerular Disease

There are several types of glomerular diseases and several causal factors for each type. Causes of glomerular disease include infections, disease, drugs, and accidents causing severe blood loss or physical trauma.*

Glomerulonephritis

Glomerulonephritis is a kidney disease characterized by inflammation of the glomeruli. It hinders the proper functioning of the kidney and can lead to total kidney failure.* Glomerulonephritis is sometimes referred to as glomerular nephritis (GN).**

Different Types Of Glomerular Disease

Different types of glomerular disease include:

  • IgA disease (Berger’s nephropathy)
  • Minimal change GN
  • Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
  • Membranous glomerulonephritis
  • Post-infectious GN
  • Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis*

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Did your doctor fail to properly test for a glomerular disease or another kidney disease? If your medical condition has been exacerbated by a misdiagnosis or inadequate treatment of kidney disease, email our firm.

* This information has been gathered from the official website for the Kidney and Urology Foundation of America.

** The information contained in the section titled ARF, CKD, and ESRD is from the website for the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC).

 

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