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NEPHRITIS is inflammation of the kidney, and it can be caused by many different conditions. For most it comes and goes with little disruption to their lives. When things start to go wrong with the kidneys, people are often unaware that they have a problem. About half of those who develop acute nephritis have no symptoms. Symptoms may develop as the disease gets worse but as nephritis resolves completely in about 60 per cent of *****s and as many as 90 per cent of children, Those in whom the disease doesn't get better, and instead progresses into a more severe condition, advanced kidney (renal) failure may have developed before they have sought medical help.

The treatment of nephritis depends on the type and cause of the condition. The aim is to reduce inflammation, limit the damage done to the kidneys and support the body until kidney function is back to normal.
Restriction of sodium (salt), potassium, protein and fluids in the diet may be necessary. Sometimes bedrest is advised. Steroids, or more powerful immunosuppressant ***** may be given to reduce the inflammation. Antibiotics may be needed too, although in many cases the infection which initially triggered the nephritis has long since gone. Medication may also be needed to control blood pressure.In severe cases, renal dialysis may be necessary, although this may only be a temporary measure.

Most people recover fully.

In the majority of cases there is complete recovery. Symptoms settle in a couple of weeks, although it can take months for urine tests to return to normal.

*****s are slower to recover than children and more likely to develop complications or progress into chronic nephritis. Acute nephritic syndrome is unlikely to recur but if it does, there is at least a one in three chance that an ***** will develop what is known as 'end-stage kidney disease', leaving them in need of permanent dialysis or a kidney transplant.

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