Extramembranous Glomerulonephritis

Extramembranous glomerulonephritis, also called membranous nephropathy, is a kidney condition in which the membrane of the glomeruli, the tiny units responsible for filtering the blood, is damaged.

Common symptoms: Swelling in the legs, eyelids or face, foamy urine from the loss of protein and, at times, weight gain from fluid retention in the body.

Common causes: It can appear without an apparent cause or be associated with other conditions of the body that affect kidney function and the filtering of the blood.

Which specialists treat it? The nephrologist, and in children the pediatric nephrologist, are the ones who evaluate kidney function and follow its progression. If you notice unexplained swelling or changes in the appearance of your urine, the prudent thing is to discuss it with a professional for an appropriate and timely kidney evaluation.