Glomerular lesions

Glomerular Lesions and Kidney Disease

Glomerular lesions are a type of kidney disease that impairs the organ’s ability to maintain a balance of the many substances prevalent in the human bloodstream (Falk, 2016). Individuals with glomerular kidney disease suffer from a variety of nutritional disorders because their kidneys retain pollutants while excreting important nutrients such as proteins. These lesions can form on their own or as a result of medical diseases and illnesses such as lupus and diabetes (Falk, 2016). This research distinguishes between the two primary glomerular lesions, nephritic and nephrotic syndrome.

Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndrome

The main symptom of nephritic illness is blood in the urine. The Nephrotic syndrome, on the contrary, is primarily characterized by the presence of traces of protein in the urine (Rheault, 2014). The nephritic disease goes unnoticed until urinalysis is conducted while the nephrotic syndrome is often evident since some swellings can be seen in a person’s legs (Falk, 2016). Another distinguishing factor between these two lesions is their main features. The primary features of the nephrotic syndrome include edema, Massive proteinuria, Hyperlipidemia or hyperlipiduria, and Hypoalbuminemia (Bierzynska et al., 2017). However, Azotemia, Hematuria, Oliguria, and Hypertension. Lastly, the illnesses that are associated with these two distinctive types of glomerular lesions. The associated diseases with the nephrotic syndrome include SLE, Hep B, and C, HIV, Diabetes mellitus, Malignancy. However, the illnesses that are strongly related to nephritic syndrome include Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis, Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, IgA nephropathy, rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, and Henoch-Schönlein purpura (Rheault, 2014).

Conclusion

In conclusion, glomerular lesions are dangerous as they affect the functioning of the kidney. This paper successfully differentiates the two types of glomerular lesions and discusses their characteristics. The concept of glomerular lesions is crucial in nursing practice. Nurses must clearly distinguish the type of glomerular lesion before offering any support to patients with kidney problems.

References

Bierzynska, A., McCarthy, H., Soderquest, K., Sen, E., Colby, E., & Ding, W. et al. (2017). Genomic and clinical profiling of a national nephrotic syndrome cohort advocates a precision medicine approach to disease management. Kidney International, 1(1), 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2016.10.013

Falk, R. (2016). Glomerular disease overview. Uptodate.com. Retrieved 28 January 2017, from http://www.uptodate.com/contents/glomerular-disease-overview-beyond-the-basics

Rheault, M. N. (2014). Nephrotic and nephritic syndrome in the newborn. Clinics in perinatology, 41(3), 605-618.