Patient's question:
Discovered purpura nephritis in May 2012, urinalysis: protein 2, occult blood 3, previously treated at the General Hospital of Nanjing Military RegionDoctor's answer:
In your case, it may be glomerulonephritis. Glomerulonephritis is a non-suppurative inflammatory lesion of both kidneys. Due to damage to the glomeruli, symptoms such as edema, high blood pressure, and proteinuria may occur. It is the most common type of kidney disease.There are many types of nephritis, including acute nephritis, chronic nephritis, pyelonephritis, occult nephritis, allergic purpura nephritis, and lupus nephritis. It is recommended to undergo a kidney biopsy for diagnosis before starting symptomatic treatment.