Glomerular hyperfiltration

Glomerular hyperfiltration is a situation where the filtration elements in the kidneys called glomeruli produce excessive amounts of pro-urine. It can be part of a number of medical conditions particularly diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage associated with diabetes).[1]

Various medical research studies have used different criteria for classifying glomerular hyperfiltration.[1]

References
  1. Cachat, F; Combescure, C; Cauderay, M; Girardin, E; Chehade, H (7 January 2015). "A Systematic Review of Glomerular Hyperfiltration Assessment and Definition in the Medical Literature". Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. 10: 382–9. doi:10.2215/CJN.03080314. PMC 4348676. PMID 25568216.
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