Glomerulonephritis risk factors

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Glomerulonephritis Main page

Glomerulonephritis patient information

Overview

Classification

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Pathophysiology

Differential Diagnosis

Screening

Diagnosis

Prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

## Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

The following may increase your risk of this condition:

* Blood or lymphatic system disorders
* Exposure to hydrocarbon solvents
* History of cancer
* Infections such as strep infections, viruses, heart infections, or abscesses

Many conditions cause or increase the risk for glomerulonephritis, including:

* Amyloidosis
* Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody disease
* Blood vessel diseases such as vasculitis or polyarteritis
* Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
* Goodpasture syndrome
* Heavy use of pain relievers, especially NSAIDs
* Henoch-Schonlein purpura
* IgA nephropathy
* Lupus nephritis
* Membranoproliferative GN

## References[edit | edit source]

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