Glomerulonephritis

Several different types of kidney disease are grouped together under this category. Protein, blood, or both in the urine are often the first signs of these diseases. They can slowly destroy kidney function. Blood pressure control is important, and different treatments for the different types of glomerulonephritis may be used.

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source: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yourkidneys/index.htm