Treatment Options In Goodpastures.

Goodpastures Syndrome. A rapidly progressive form of kidney disease associated with antibodies directed against the structural components of the functional subunits of the kidney and the lung. The disease therefore gives rise to both lung and kidney pathology a situation termed pulmonary renal syndrome. The exact cause is unknown. It is considered an autoimmune disorder (other autoimmune disorder’s that affect the kidney include Lupus Nephritis). The bodies own immune system is responsible for targeting both lung and kidney tissues. The initial immune system activation may occur in response to viral infection or even the inhalation of toxin from the environment such as inhaling gasoline. Smoking increases the risk of the disease it is most likely to occur in men from ages 16 to 61. It is possible to be predisposed to good pastures syndrome based solely on your genes. It is therefore possible to have family members with the same problem. The disorder is however relatively rare. Symptoms of Goodpastures. The predominant symptoms of Goodpastures syndrome includes cough productive of bloody sputum due to bleeding within the lungs from the inflammation caused there. The kidney disease produced usually has symptoms such as swelling fo the feet or around the eyes retention of fluid and elevated blood pressure with or without headaches. There is lethargy and weakness associated with decreased appetite if the condition has been going on long enough. The nonspecific symtpoms of weakn...
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