Patient's question:
Did he get nephritis but it was cured, will his child inherit it?Doctor's answer:
There are many types of nephritis. Based on the initial onset factor or etiology, they can be divided into primary glomerulonephritis and secondary glomerulonephritis. Divided by time, they are further categorized as acute nephritis and chronic nephritis, also known as chronic glomerulonephritis. Acute nephritis, chronic nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, IgA nephritis, and others are primary nephritides; while purpura nephritis, lupus nephritis, diabetic nephropathy, and hypertensive nephropathy are classified as secondary nephritides. Among them: acute nephritis is an acute disease primarily characterized by diffuse glomerular damage in both kidneys caused by post-infection reaction, with the onset being relatively sudden. Clinical manifestations typically appear 1-3 weeks after infection, including hematuria, proteinuria, casts in urine, edema, oliguria, and hypertension.Medical Advice: First, congratulations on finding a life partner who will walk with you for the rest of your life. Nephritis is not hereditary, but it may have some impact on fertility during treatment, though the effect is minor—primarily affecting sperm quality. Regardless, it is recommended to consult a formal hospital for confirmation, as online advice cannot address your specific situation. Once again, congratulations to you both.