What is membranous glomerulonephritis?
A type of glomerulonephritis that is characterized by the accumulation of immune deposits on the outer aspect of the glomerular basement membrane of the kidney. It progresses from dense deposits, to basement membrane reaction and eventual thickening of the basement membrane.
How do members experience membranous glomerulonephritis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with membranous glomerulonephritis*
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Fluid retention (edema)
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Blood in urine (hematuria)
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for membranous glomerulonephritis*
Who has membranous glomerulonephritis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 15 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 41 |