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Which one of the following is a characteristic of glomerulonephritis?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of glomerulonephritis?
Which one of the following is a common symptom of nephritic syndrome?
Which one of the following is a common symptom of nephritic syndrome?
Which one of the following is a symptom specifically associated with nephrotic syndrome?
Which one of the following is a symptom specifically associated with nephrotic syndrome?
Which one of the following is a difference between nephritic syndrome and nephrotic syndrome?
Which one of the following is a difference between nephritic syndrome and nephrotic syndrome?
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Which one of the following is a potential consequence of nephritic syndrome?
Which one of the following is a potential consequence of nephritic syndrome?
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Study Notes
Glomerulonephritis
- A characteristic of glomerulonephritis is hematuria (blood in the urine)
Nephritic Syndrome
- A common symptom of nephritic syndrome is hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Nephritic syndrome is often associated with oliguria (decreased urine output)
- A potential consequence of nephritic syndrome is chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Nephrotic Syndrome
- A symptom specifically associated with nephrotic syndrome is edema (swelling) due to proteinuria (excess protein in the urine)
Difference between Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndrome
- A key difference between nephritic syndrome and nephrotic syndrome is the presence of proteinuria, which is more prominent in nephrotic syndrome
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Test your knowledge on nephritic syndrome and glomerulonephritis with this quiz. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of these kidney diseases.
