What is Bright's disease?

Answer 1

Bright's disease is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic nephritis. The term is no longer used, as diseases are now classified according to their more fully understood etiologies. It is typically denoted by the presence of serum albumin (blood plasma) in the urine, and frequently accompanied by edema (tissue particulate). The symptoms are usually of a severe nature. Back pain, vomiting and fever commonly signal an attack. Edema, varying in degree from slight puffiness of the face to an accumulation of fluid sufficient to distend the whole body, and sometimes severely restrict breathing, is a very common ailment. The urine is reduced in quantity, is of dark, smoky or bloody color, and exhibits to chemical reaction the presence of a large amount of albumin, while, under the microscope, blood corpuscles and casts, as above mentioned, are found in abundance. This state of acute inflammation may severely limit normal daily activities, and if left unchecked, may lead to one of the chronic forms of Bright's disease. In many cases though, the inflammation is reduced, marked by increased urine output and the gradual disappearance of its albumen and other abnormal by-products. A reduction in edema and a rapid recovery of strength usually follows.

Answer 2

Glomerulonephritis, also known as Bright's Disease, is a type of kidney disease caused by inflammation of of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine. (glomerul/o=glomeruli, nephr=kidney, -itis=inflammation)

Answer 3

Bright's disease is a coined name from a type of kidney disease. It is more commonly known today as nephritis (either acute or chronic).

Symptoms Include:

• Vomiting

• Swelling of the lower extremities

• Trouble urinating or reduced urination

• Abdominal Pain

• Tachycardia

• Difficulty breathing

• High blood pressure (Hypertension)

• Fatigue

• Edema (typically in the face)

Nephritis or inflammation evident in the kidneys.

Answer 4

glomerulonephritis, this is the type of disease caused by inflammation of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to the leaks into the urine.

Answer 5

chronic Nephritus Kidneys