Reported about 1 year ago
A 60-year-old woman named Ms. Zheng experienced symptoms of poor appetite, weight loss, paleness, swollen legs, and breathing difficulties leading to immobility. After multiple hospital visits, she was diagnosed with nephritic syndrome due to glomerulonephritis, caused by a rare amyloidosis. Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the tiny filters within the kidneys due to various factors like autoimmune diseases, genetic abnormalities, infections, tumors, or medications. Symptoms include painless hematuria, proteinuria, high blood pressure, and edema, sometimes affecting other organs. If left untreated, it can progress to end-stage renal failure. Treatment varies but may involve anti-inflammatory medication and symptom management, with severe cases requiring aggressive therapies like high-dose steroids or plasma exchange. Diagnosis often involves kidney biopsies. Patients are advised to seek specialized care for evaluation and proper management to avoid long-term complications.
Source: YAHOO