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Glomerulonephritis
By :
Rodianson Tuah
2014
Preface
Acute glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of
the glomeruli, bundles of tiny vessels inside the
kidneys. The damaged glomeruli cannot
effectively filter waste products and excess
water from the bloodstream to make urine. The
kidneys appear enlarged, fatty, and congested.
Definition
Acute glomerulonephritis is an inflammatory
disease of both kidneys predominantly affecting
children from ages two to 12. Chronic
glomerulonephritis can develop over a period of
10-20 years and is most often associated with
other systemic disease, including diabetes,
malaria, hepatitis, or systemic lupus
erythematosus.
Causes and Symptoms
Acute glomerulonephritis most often follows a
streptococcal infection of the throat or skin. In
children, it is most often associated with an upper
respiratory infection, tonsillitis, or scarlet fever.
Kidney symptoms usually begin two to three weeks
after the initial infection. Exposure to certain paints,
glue or other organic solvents may also be the
causative agent. It is thought that the kidney is
damaged with exposure to the toxins that are
excreted into the urine.
Mild glomerulonephritis may produce no symptoms, and diagnosis is
made with laboratory studies of the urine and blood. Individuals with
more severe cases of the disease may exhibit:
1. Fatigue
2. nausea and vomiting
3. shortness of breath
4. disturbed vision
5. high blood pressure
6. swelling, especially noted in the face, hands, feet, and ankles
7. blood and protein in the urine, resulting in a smoky or slightly red
appearance
TUJUAN PEMULANGAN :
1. Pola perkemihan normal
2. Komplikasi dicegah/minimal
3. Menerima/menyadari keadaannya.
4. Proses penyakit , prognosis dan program pengobatan dipahami.