Symptoms Of Membranous Nephropathy

Membranous nephropathy is a kidney disease where the filters or glomeruli inside of the kidneys become thickened and damaged. As a result, the kidneys become swollen and experience a decrease in overall function. The glomeruli also leak high amounts of proteins into the urine. Some form of autoimmune activity often causes membranous nephropathy. Causes of this disease may also include infections, certain medications, and particular types of cancer. Membranous nephropathy is usually diagnosed with the use of medical imaging tests, urinalysis, and blood tests.