Causes of Nephritis

Clinical Nutrition
Lesson 29: Renal disease

Causes of Nephritis

  • Infection of the throat.
  • Rheumatic fever or scarlet fever is usually followed by nephritis.
  • Wrong dietary habits, excessive drinking, and habitual use of chemical agents. Frequent use of painkillers and suppressive medical treatment are the main causes.
  • Nutritional deficiencies also contribute.
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