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 180 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
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.