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Complications

Nephrotic syndrome
Acute nephritic syndrome
Chronic renal failure
End-stage renal disease
Hypertension
Malignant hypertension
Fluid overload -- congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema
Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection
Increased susceptibility to other infections

Calling your health care provider

Call your health care provider if disorders associated with increased risk of glomerulonephritis are present, or if symptoms indicating glomerulonephritis develop.

Prevention

There is no specific prevention for most cases of glomerulonephritis. Some cases may be prevented by avoiding or limiting exposure to organic solvents, mercury, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics.

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Reviewer Info: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.; ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia, 08/14/2007

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Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider Prevention

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