10 Vasculitis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Kidney Failure
In cases when vasculitis affects the kidneys, kidney damage will occur leading often to kidney failure. Unfortunately, the signs and symptoms of kidney damage don’t show up until the kidneys are severely damaged and kidney failure develops.
Kidney problems and kidney failure usually occur in polyarteritis nodosa, causing glomerular nephritis. Any kidney problems should be taken seriously and treated on time. If left untreated, kidney problems can lead to kidney failure. In cases of a kidney failure dialysis is vital for the patient in order to have functional kidneys, otherwise, kidney transplant is necessary.
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