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Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis(RPGN) is a kidney disorder that is accompanied by microscopic glomerular crescent formation and loss of renal function over a short span of time (days, weeks or months). In RPGN, damage is caused to the small structures inside the kidneys, known as glomeruli, that help filter waste and fluids from blood to form urine. If RPGN is left untreated, it can lead to acute renal failure resulting in paramount loss of renal function.
There are many factors considered responsible for RPGN, namely:
The most common symptoms of RPGN are:
The goal of treatment for RPGN is to treat the underlying cause first. Your doctor may prescribe you corticosteroids to relieve symptoms or medications to supress the immune system. He may also perform plasmapheresis procedure to relieve symptoms in few cases. A close watch is kept on the functioning of kidneys. If required, dialysis or kidney transplantation may be done.