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Renal inflammation, or nephritis, is a serious condition that can lead to an accumulation of toxins in the blood and potentially underlies chronic kidney failure. Understanding the causes, symptoms and treatments is fundamental to prevent these dramatic consequences.
Causes of renal inflammation
Renal inflammation may have a variety of origin:
Infections: Bacterial, viral or parasitic infections can affect the kidneys and cause inflammation.
Autoimmune diseases: Some autoimmune diseases, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, can attack the kidneys and cause inflammation.
Medicines: Certain medicines, such as antibiotics and painkillers, can damage the kidneys.
Glonerulonephropathy: A category of diseases affecting glomeruli, small structures for filtering the kidneys.
Rare causes: Renal obstruction, kidney cancer, and sickle cell disease may also be involved.
Symptoms of renal inflammation
Signs of renal inflammation may vary depending on the severity of the condition:
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