Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) is a syndrome of the kidney with many of the glomeruli containing characteristic glomerular crescents (crescent-shaped scars). Because of this microscopic feature, RPGN is also called crescentic glomerulonephritis.
Causes—
- Goodpasture syndrome
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Wegener granulomatosis
- idiopathic
Signs & Symptoms—
- Hematuria
- Rapid loss of renal function
- Proteinuria
- Hypertension
- Edema.
Investigations—
- Urine tests( protein and red blood cells)
- kidney biopsy
- blood culture
Treatment—–
- Ayurvedic Medicines
- Plasmapharesis( blood filtering)
- Bed rest
- Restricted fluid and salt intake
Complications—
- Oliguria( poor kidney function)
- Acute renal failure
- Death (within months)