Glomerular Diseases

What is Glomerular Diseases?

Glomerular diseases affect the tiny filtering units of the kidney (glomeruli), leading to protein and blood in the urine and, if untreated, progressive kidney failure. These conditions are complex and require specialized nephrology expertise for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Signs & Symptoms

• Foamy urine (protein in the urine)
• Blood in the urine
• Swelling in the face, legs, or ankles
• Elevated blood pressure
• Declining kidney function on lab work

How We Treat Glomerular Diseases

We specialize in the full spectrum of glomerular diseases, from biopsy-proven diagnosis to long-term immunosuppressive therapy management.

• Kidney biopsy coordination and pathology interpretation
• Immunosuppressive therapy (steroids, mycophenolate, rituximab, cyclosporine)
• Close monitoring of kidney function and proteinuria levels
• Management of disease-specific complications (edema, hypertension, clotting)
• Coordination with rheumatology for autoimmune causes
• Referral to academic centers for rare or refractory cases

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