What Is Glomerulonephritis?
5. Vasculitis
Vasculitis is the medical term for the inflammation of the blood vessels. This inflammation can itself result in a number of problems, including thickening of the walls, narrowing, and weakening of the walls. It can also damage them, causing them to become scarred.
There are two particular types of vasculitis that can result in Glomerulonephritis. These are Granulomatosis with polyangiitis, which affects blood vessels in the airways, lungs, and kidneys. The other type is polyarteritis, which affects blood cells in the kidneys, heart, and intestines. These conditions can usually be treated with medication that will help limit the symptoms, and limit the damage it can cause.
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