kidney and urinary tract disorders
Glomerulonephritis
Prognosis for Glomerulonephritis
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis resolves completely in most cases, especially in children. About 1% of children and 10% of adults develop Chronic Kidney Disease . The prognosis for people with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis depends on the severity of glomerular scarring and whether the underlying disease, such as infection, can be cured. In some people who are treated early (within days to weeks), kidney function is preserved and dialysis is not needed. However, because the early symptoms can be subtle and vague, most people who have rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis are not aware of the underlying disease and do not seek medical care until kidney failure develops. If treatment occurs late, the person is more likely to develop Chronic Kidney Disease with kidney failure. Because kidney failure tends to develop before people notice it, 80 to 90% of people who have rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis become dependent upon In some children and adults who do not recover completely from acute glomerulonephritis, other types of kidney disorders develop, such as Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria or 