Lobular Glomerulonephritis treatment in Benito Juárez

Lobular glomerulonephritis is a form of inflammation of the glomeruli, the small structures of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood, in which they take on a characteristic lobular pattern when viewed under the microscope.

Common symptoms: It may be accompanied by swelling in the legs or face, the presence of protein or blood in the urine, changes in the amount of urine and elevated blood pressure.

Common causes: It is associated with various processes that affect kidney filtration and that can have different origins.

Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist is the professional who studies kidney diseases, and in children the pediatric nephrologist gets involved. In the face of swelling or changes in urine that do not go away, the advisable course is to seek a specialized evaluation.