DIAGNOSIS
Glomerulonephritis is often discovered when a regular urinalysis reveals an abnormality. The tests that may be used to evaluate your kidney function and determine a diagnosis of this illness are the following:
- Urine test
- Kidney biopsy
- Imaging tests
- Blood tests
TREATMENT
Treatment of glomerulonephritis and the outcome of your case are based on:
- The type of severity and type of symptoms and signs
- The underlying cause
- When you have a chronic or acute form of the disease
It is possible that some instances of acute glomerulonephritis, particularly those that follow a strep infection, may resolve on their own and will not need medical intervention or treatment. Treatment will focus on the underlying cause, high blood pressure (hypertension), an infection, or an autoimmune condition.
Generally, the objective of therapy is to save your kidneys from suffering more damage.
Treatments for associated kidney failure
Dialysis may assist in removing excess fluid and managing high blood pressure in the case of acute kidney failure and acute glomerulonephritis. Kidney transplants and kidney dialysis are the only long-term treatments available for end-stage kidney disease.
However, dialysis is the only alternative available when a transplant is not possible, as is commonly the case due to poor overall health.
