What causes male nephritis?

For male friends, the kidney is a vital organ, mainly because the kidney controls the male body's spirit, energy and spirit. If there is a problem with the kidney, it will have a serious impact on the overall operation mechanism of a male body. In modern society, more and more men suffer from chronic nephritis, which will slowly cause a man's kidney tissue to be damaged. At this time, it is necessary to recognize the causes of chronic nephritis in men.

The main causes of chronic nephritis are as follows: 1. Some antigens. There are many causes of chronic nephritis, and antigens can also cause chronic nephritis. Glomerular antigens include glomerular basement membrane antigens, glomerular capillary epithelial cell foot process antigens, endothelial cell membrane antigens, mesangial meningeal antigens, etc.; non-glomerular antigens, such as nuclear antigens, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), immunoglobulins, immune complexes, tumor antigens, thyroglobulin antigens, etc.

2. Bacterial infection. The main cause of chronic nephritis is streptococcus, but also includes staphylococcus, pneumococcus, typhoid bacillus, diphtheria, leprosy, syphilis spirochetes and rickettsia infection; infection, including measles, chickenpox, hepatitis B, EB, mumps, herpes zoster and some tumors; parasite infection, such as malaria, schistosomiasis, loa, cone worm, etc.; fungal infection, such as Candida albicans, etc.; biological toxins invading the body, such as pollen, bee venom, snake venom, etc.;

3. Drugs, such as penicillamine; heavy metals, such as gold, mercury, lead, etc. are also causes of chronic nephritis.

This disease can occur at any age, but it mainly affects young and middle-aged men. The onset and clinical manifestations vary. Most cases have an insidious and slow onset, with hematuria, proteinuria, hypertension, and edema as the basic clinical manifestations. There may be varying degrees of renal function decline, and the disease is delayed and recurrent, gradually developing into chronic renal failure.