Description
Nephritis is a disease of the Kidney.
The inflammation of the Kidneys is Nephritis.
It is the inflammation of the Nephrons in the Kidneys.
Nephrons are the small blood cells and are the basic structural unit of the Kidneys.
The function of Nephrons are
They Concentrate the Water and other Soluble Substances.
Filter the Blood.
Regulates the Blood Pressure and Blood pH.
Controls the level of Electrolytes and Metabolites.
Types of Nephritis are
Pyelonephritis
Acute Nephritis
Lupus Nephritis
Chronic Nephritis
Glomerulonephritis
Autoimmune Nephritis
Interstitial Nephritis
Primary Glomerulonephritis
Nephritis disrupt the normal functions of the kidneys.
Causes of Nephritis
Gout
Infections
Nephropathy
Yellow Fever
Thyroid Fever
Family History
Kidney Disease
Certain medicines
Autoimmune Disease
Urinary Tract Infection
If not treated properly, Nephritis may cause
Kidney Failure
IgA Nephropathy
Permanent damage to the nephrons