Renal Diseases Overview
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What is a common indicator of nephritic syndrome?

  • Hematuria with acanthocytes (correct)
  • Fever and chills
  • Elevated calcium levels
  • Severe proteinuria exceeding 3.5 g/24 h
  • What is a typical symptom following group A β-hemolytic streptococcal infections in poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

  • Severe abdominal pain
  • Persistent cough for more than a week
  • Tea- or cola-colored urine (correct)
  • High-grade fever
  • What is the primary treatment approach for poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

  • Supportive care and fluid restriction (correct)
  • Surgical intervention for kidney removal
  • Immediate dialysis
  • Aggressive immunosuppression
  • Which age group is primarily affected by poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

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    What laboratory investigation is NOT typically included for diagnosing poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

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    Which of the following is a common oral manifestation associated with chronic renal failure?

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    What is a possible cause of gingival hyperplasia in patients with chronic renal failure?

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    Which condition among the following presents with multilocular radiolucency in the oral cavity?

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    What effect does urea in saliva have on dental health?

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    What is a characteristic soft tissue change observed in uremic stomatitis?

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    What is defined as a significant loss of renal function with less than 15% of normal GFR remaining?

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    Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease in developed countries?

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    Which stage of chronic renal failure represents the beginning of permanent renal failure?

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    Which symptom is commonly associated with chronic renal failure?

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    Uremic stomatitis is characterized by changes in soft tissue due to the secretion of which substance in saliva?

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    What is the term for the stage that represents a progressive loss of renal function over years?

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    Which of the following can lead to chronic renal failure due to prolonged exposure?

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    In chronic renal failure, what type of oral manifestation is characterized by painful plaques and crusts?

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    Uremic Stomatitis soft tissue changes

    Bleeding, petechiae, and ecchymosis due to irritation and injury of the mouth's lining (caused by ammonium compounds), xerostomia, unpleasant taste, burning mouth, and uremic breath odour.

    Uremic Stomatitis hard tissue changes

    Teeth staining (iron supplements), reduced caries (urea in saliva), delayed eruption, enamel hypoplasia, and tooth mobility.

    Oral manifestations of oxalosis

    Bone resorption (alveolar and external roots), leading to increased tooth mobility, pain, and open bite.

    Oral manifestations of hyperparathyroidism

    Teeth appear more opaque due to surrounding bone's porousness; loss of trabeculae (support structures), a ground-glass appearance of the bone, loss of lamina dura, and loss of inferior alveolar sinus/mandible cortex outlines along with pulpal calcifications.

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    Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN) etiology

    Infections from Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAHS) serotypes 12 and 4, possibly from Impetigo or strep throat

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    Nephritic syndrome

    An inflammatory process affecting the glomeruli (small filtering units) of the kidneys, marked by symptoms like blood in the urine, protein in the urine, high blood pressure, and reduced urine output.

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    Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis

    A type of nephritic syndrome that usually occurs weeks after a strep throat or skin infection, primarily affecting children and the elderly.

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    Clinical features of PSGN

    Symptoms of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis include edema (swelling), high blood pressure, dark-colored urine, and often resolves on its own in children but can lead to severe kidney problems in adults.

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    Treatment for PSGN

    Typically involves supportive care (managing symptoms), reducing fluid and sodium intake, and antibiotics to address the underlying bacterial infection (penicillin).

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    Kidney Inflammation

    Inflammation of the glomeruli, a key part of the kidney responsible for filtering the blood and producing urine.

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    Renal Failure

    Significant loss of kidney function, where less than 15% of normal GFR remains.

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    Acute Renal Failure

    A rapidly progressing loss of kidney function that is potentially reversible.

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    Chronic Renal Failure

    Progressive loss of kidney function over years, eventually leading to permanent failure.

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    Chronic Kidney Disease Stage

    Categorization of chronic kidney failure based on GFR loss, with stages including diminished reserve, insufficiency, failure, and end-stage disease.

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    Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease

    Diabetes, chronic infection, obstruction, toxins/drugs, hypertension, nephrosclerosis, and polycystic kidney disease are common causes.

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    Uremic Stomatitis

    Oral sores caused by high urea in saliva.

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    Symptoms of Chronic Renal Failure

    Anemia, dry skin, poor appetite, vomiting, bone pain, and metallic taste in mouth.

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    Oral Manifestations of CRF

    Uremic stomatitis, painful lesions and ulcers in mouth, buccal mucosa, tongue and floor of mouth.

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    Study Notes

    Renal Diseases

    • Renal diseases are a significant health concern.
    • The speaker, Muhammad Reihan, is an associate professor of medicine.

    Learning Objectives

    • Relate pathophysiological basics and etiology of renal diseases.
    • Apply the evidence-based approach in managing renal diseases.
    • Describe epidemiology, manifestations, complications of renal diseases.

    Renal Failure

    • Defined as a substantial loss of kidney function, reaching a point where less than 15% of normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) remains.
    • A GFR test, a blood test, assesses kidney function.
    • Kidney disease can progress to kidney failure.

    Acute and Chronic Renal Failure

    • Acute renal failure is potentially reversible.
    • Chronic renal failure is a progressive loss of renal function over years, potentially leading to permanent renal failure.
    • Chronic renal failure stems from progressive kidney damage and subsequent loss of function.

    Stages of Chronic Renal Failure

    • Stages of chronic renal failure are categorized into progressive stages based on the loss of GFR.
    • The stages include: diminished renal reserve, renal insufficiency, renal failure, and end-stage renal disease.

    Causes of Chronic Renal Failure

    • Diabetes is the most prevalent cause of chronic kidney disease in developed countries.
    • Chronic infections contribute to chronic renal failure.
    • Obstructions (prolonged) in the renal system can cause the disease.
    • Exposure to toxic chemicals, toxins, and drugs (such as aminoglycoside antibiotics), can cause the disease.
    • Hypertension and nephrosclerosis (atherosclerosis of the renal artery) are contributors to the condition.
    • Polycystic kidney disease is another potential cause.

    Symptoms of Chronic Renal Failure

    • Anemia, dry skin, poor appetite, vomiting, bone pain, and metallic taste in the mouth are common symptoms.
    • Headaches and the inability to concentrate urine are also observed.
    • Increased urination (polyuria) or decreased urination (oliguria) can be present.
    • Accumulation of waste products in the blood (azotemia) contributes to symptoms, such as edema, decreased GFR, elevated potassium (serum K), and high blood pressure (BP).
    • Weakness and fatigue are frequently reported.

    Uremic Stomatitis

    • Urea secretion in saliva leads to urease production from oral microflora.
    • Free ammonia release damages the oral mucosa.
    • Symptoms include painful plaques and crusts on buccal mucosa, dorsum of the tongue, and floor of the mouth.
    • Erosions and ulcerations with a gray pseudo-membrane exudate are hallmarks.

    Oral Manifestations of Chronic Renal Failure (Uremic Stomatitis)

    • Soft tissue changes include bleeding diathesis (petechiae and ecchymosis).
    • Irritation and chemical injury to the mucosa due to ammonia compounds cause discomfort.
    • Xerostomia, a dry mouth, and an unpleasant taste are symptoms.
    • Burning mouth and unpleasant breath odor are often observed.
    • Ulcers can result from factors such as anemia, viral infections (immunocompromised individuals), and long-term use of medications like cyclosporine or Nifedepine (CCB).

    Hard Tissue Changes in Uremic Stomatitis

    • Stained teeth (due to iron supplements) and reduced dental caries (due to saliva urea).
    • Delayed tooth eruption and enamel hypoplasia are encountered.
    • Tooth mobility is a common consequence, due to alveolar bone resorption, external root resorption, and pain.

    Oral Manifestations in Hyperparathyroidism

    • Teeth appear more radiopaque against a background of osteoporotic bone.
    • Loss of trabeculations (bone structures) in the jaw results in a ground glass appearance.
    • There is loss of cortical outlines of the inferior alveolar sinus.
    • Pulp calcifications and multilocular radiolucency are often observed.
    • Arterial and oral calcification are additional effects.

    Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure

    • Careful management of fluids, electrolytes, and dietary protein intake are critical.
    • Treat anemia, renal dialysis, and renal transplantation are therapeutic approaches as needed.

    Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)

    • Caused by Group A β-hemolytic streptococci (GAHS) serotypes 12, 4, 1.
    • Manifestations involve throat infections (pharyngitis/ tonsillitis) or skin infections.
    • Symptoms appear weeks after initial infection, with common features including periorbital and peripheral edema, elevated blood pressure, and discoloration of urine (tea or cola-colored).

    Pathogenesis of PSGN

    • Throat or skin infection by GAHS serotypes leads to production of antibodies against streptococci.
    • Antigen-antibody complexes are deposited in glomerular basement membrane.
    • This process triggers inflammation, characterized by hematuria (blood in urine), RBC casts in urine, proteinuria, hypertension, oliguria, and azotemia (elevated waste products in blood).

    Clinical Features of PSGN

    • Usually seen in children (ages 3-12).
    • Begins weeks after streptococcal infection (1-2 weeks after pharyngitis/ tonsillitis, or 3-4 weeks after skin infection).
    • Edema is a prominent symptom.
    • Raised blood pressure is observed.
    • Discolored urine (tea/cola color) is a common indicator.

    Signs and Symptoms of PSGN

    • Edema is a significant symptom, particularly periorbital.
    • High blood pressure and lethargy are often observed.
    • Proteinuria, hematuria, and oliguria/dysuria (difficulty urinating) are typical.
    • Low-grade fever is occasionally reported.

    Investigations of PSGN

    • Urine analysis assesses for hematuria, proteinuria, and casts.
    • Serology tests for streptococcal antibodies and infection.
    • Throat swabs are crucial diagnostic measures.
    • Renal function tests gauge kidney function.

    Treatment of PSGN

    • Supportive care with fluid and sodium restriction.
    • Diuresis typically occurs within 7-10 days after symptoms onset.
    • Antibiotic treatment with penicillin V (10 days) can be employed.

    References

    • AMBOSS
    • Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (20th edition) (ISBN-13: 978-1259644030)

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    This quiz explores the essential aspects of renal diseases, including pathophysiology, etiology, and management strategies. You'll learn about acute and chronic renal failure, as well as the stages of chronic renal failure and the implications of declining kidney function. Gain insights from associate professor Muhammad Reihan's expertise in medicine.

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