Question
A woman experienced blurred vision and headaches after giving birth. Initially, anemia was suspected, but as time went on, the symptoms did not improve. Could this be related to kidney disease? What examinations are needed?
Answer
Chronic glomerulonephritis can occur at any age, but it primarily affects young and middle-aged males. Its onset and clinical manifestations are diverse, with common symptoms including hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, and edema. If there are abnormal urine tests, a history of edema and hypertension, and if the course of the disease is protracted, consideration should be given to this disease regardless of whether there is kidney function damage. Renal biopsy pathological examination can confirm the diagnosis and help guide treatment and prognosis. Early treatment should be targeted at the pathological type, inhibiting immune-mediated inflammation, inhibiting cell proliferation, and reducing renal sclerosis. Specific examination programs include kidney function (mainly checking creatinine levels) and urine routine tests.