Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
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Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is a form of inflammation of the glomeruli, the small units of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood. It is characterized by a deterioration in kidney function that can advance over a relatively short time.
Signs that may appear: You may notice swelling, changes in the amount or appearance of the urine (sometimes with blood), tiredness, elevated blood pressure and general malaise.
When to seek care? The presence of blood in the urine, swelling that progresses or a marked decrease in urine warrants a prompt evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the professional who studies kidney diseases; in children the pediatric nephrologist gets involved, with support from the laboratory and other specialties depending on the case. Because of how quickly it can progress, it is best for a professional to evaluate it as soon as possible.
Data on 163 doctors who treat rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Which specialist treats rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis?
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis should be evaluated immediately by a nephrologist, and may involve a gastroenterologist or a pediatric nephrologist depending on the case. If kidney function is declining rapidly, seek urgent care from one of these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Frequently asked questions
What is rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis?
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is a form of inflammation of the glomeruli, the small units of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood. It is characterized by a deterioration in kidney function that can advance over a relatively short time.
Which doctor treats rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis?
Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis should be evaluated immediately by a nephrologist, and may involve a gastroenterologist or a pediatric nephrologist depending on the case. If kidney function is declining rapidly, seek urgent care from one of these specialists.