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Glomerulonephritis: The Different Kinds of Kidney Disease

Acute Glomerulonephritis - Commonwealth Nephrology Associates

When the part of the kidney that filters blood – the glomeruli – is inflamed, it is called glomerulonephritis. This disease prevents the kidney from doing its job of getting rid of wastes and extra fluid in the body. If glomerulonephritis continues and is not treated, the kidneys could be permanently damaged or stop working altogether – leading to kidney failure. Below, we discuss the two ... Read More ->

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The nephrologists at Commonwealth Nephrology Associates are experts in all types of in-center and home dialysis. Our kidney specialists focus on treating both common and complex kidney conditions including chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, kidney stones, electrolyte abnormalities, and end-stage renal disease. For comprehensive kidney care visit us in Norfolk, Natick, Marlborough, South Weymouth, Dorchester, Norwood, and Attleboro, Massachusetts.