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BUN |
A blood test that measures the amount of urea. Urea is a waste product of protein metabolism. High BUN indicates kidney damage or high protein diet. |
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Creatinine clearance |
Calculation of glomerular filtration rate. Compares concentration of creatinine in blood with total amount of creatinine excreted in urine over 24 hour period. Creatinine is a waste product of skeletal muscles. |
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Glomerulonephritis (etiology) |
Acute: idiopathic or sequela to Strep infection Chronic: lupus, HIV, diabetes, sickle cell anemia or hypertension |
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Glomerulonephritis (pathogenesis) |
Coca-Cola urine(blood) Lower back pain Anemia Fluid retention Fatigue Fever Proteinuria Oliguria Increased BUN Decreased creatinine clearance Acute: resolves Chronic: renal failure |
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Glomerolunephritis (treatment) |
Diuretics BP meds Pain meds Often no treatment |
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Glomerulonephritis (prognosis) |
Acute: good Chronic: renal failure |
