Nephritis, Bright S Disease

Nephritis, Bright's Disease

Nephritis is an inflammation of the kidneys. Nephritis is a nonspecific term that is used to describe a condition caused by various causes.

Brighton's Disease is an old name for a group of kidney diseases characterized by the presence of protein in the urine. This term was coined in 1827 by British physician Richard Bright, who was the first to describe the connection between kidney damage and the appearance of protein in the urine.

Diseases that were previously grouped under the name "Brighton's disease" include various forms of glomerulonephritis and chronic pyelonephritis. Today this term is outdated and replaced by more specific diagnoses, such as acute or chronic glomerulonephritis, IgA nephropathy and others. However, some sources still mention "Brighton's disease" as a generic name for kidney disease with proteinuria.

Inflammation of the kidney is called nephritis Nephritis (from Greek - kidney).

Acute nephritis - develops within 2-3 weeks. At the same time, strength is maintained, but the temperature rises. The skin of the face becomes dry and pale, itchy skin, muscle pain in the lower back, poor appetite and dark urine. There is pain when urinating. Kidney goes down