What condition results from inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys?

The condition that results from inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys is glomerulonephritis. This disorder primarily affects the glomeruli, which are the small structures in the kidneys responsible for filtering blood. Inflammation in this area can disrupt the kidney's ability to filter waste from the blood effectively.

In glomerulonephritis, the inflammation can arise from various causes, including infections, autoimmune diseases, and other underlying health issues. Symptoms often include hematuria (blood in the urine), proteinuria (excess protein in the urine), elevated blood pressure, and reduced kidney function, reflecting the impaired filtering capacity of the glomeruli.

Nephrotic syndrome relates to a group of symptoms that include significant proteinuria, low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, and edema, but it is a broader syndrome that can be caused by glomerulonephritis or other kidney diseases.

Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney that typically starts in the urinary tract, and renal failure refers to the inability of the kidneys to perform their normal functions, which can be a result of various kidney diseases, including glomerulonephritis but is not a condition defined by glomerular inflammation specifically.