Preventing acute glomerulonephritis

(Baonghean) - Acute glomerulonephritis usually occurs in teenagers (ages 5-15), and is less common in adults. The cause is usually bacterial infection of the throat, tonsils, or skin. The disease is more common in winter or early spring after a sore throat. The main bacteria causing acute glomerulonephritis is group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. In addition, other bacteria such as staphylococcus, pneumococcus, and viruses can also cause acute glomerulonephritis. The first and most noticeable symptom is eyelid edema; upon waking in the morning, the eyelids appear swollen and lose their wrinkles. This is followed by generalized edema, rapid weight gain, decreased urination, and hematuria. In mild cases, there is no hematuria, but urine tests show red blood cells and protein. In acute glomerulonephritis following a throat infection, edema usually appears after 10-12 days. If it follows a skin infection (impetigo, scabies, dermatitis, etc.), edema appears after about 3 weeks. Recurrent infections can lead to chronic glomerulonephritis, which is very difficult to treat. With aggressive treatment, about 80-90% will recover, while 10-20% may develop chronic glomerulonephritis, eventually leading to chronic kidney failure.

To prevent acute glomerulonephritis, it is necessary to keep children warm to avoid nasal and throat infections, and maintain personal hygiene to prevent skin infections. When infectious diseases occur, they need to be examined and treated actively, and the doctor's treatment instructions must be followed to avoid serious complications such as acute kidney failure, acute heart failure, and acute cerebral edema, which are life-threatening.

Thuy Hien -Synthetic