Clinico-biochemical Correlation of Acute Glomerulonephritis in Children
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Acute nephritic syndrome consists of sudden onset of oedema, hematuria, hypertension, oliguria and varying degree of proteinuria. It may follow infection with a variety of bacteria, viruses and parasites or can be a part of systemic diseases (or) as primary glomerular disease. The aim of this work was to study the clinical, biochemical parameters of acute glomerulonephritis in children. Material and methods: The present study included 50 cases of acute glomerulonephritis in children belonging to the age group of 2 to 12 years attended to department of pediatrics of Government General Hospital, Guntur (A.P) during the year July 2016- June 2017. Results: the incidence is more common in between 6-12 years,commonly seen in low socio economic group predominantly in females. Conclusion: There is very good recovery for acute glomerulo nephritis. Spontaneous recovery occur in most instances, children with normal blood pressure, normal urine output can be managed at home
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K. Vani Bai, B. Deeva Kumar
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