What condition is marked by inflammation of the glomeruli, typically due to a streptococcal or Staphylococcus infection?

Choice A rationale

Hypertension is a common cause of chronic kidney disease. High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the kidneys, impairing their ability to work properly.

Choice B rationale

Chronic pyelonephritis, a type of urinary tract infection that reaches the kidneys, can lead to chronic kidney disease, but it’s not as common a cause as hypertension.

Choice C rationale

Glomerulonephritis, an inflammation of the tiny filters in your kidneys (glomeruli), can lead to chronic kidney disease, but it’s not as common a cause as hypertension.

Choice D rationale

Polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys, can lead to chronic kidney disease, but it’s not as common a cause as hypertension.

Choice A rationale

Interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, primarily causes chronic pain in the bladder and pelvis area.

Choice B rationale

Chronic kidney disease primarily affects the kidneys and does not directly cause urinary symptoms.

Choice C rationale

Benign prostatic hypertrophy, or an enlarged prostate, is a common cause of urinary problems in older men, including difficulty urinating and maintaining a urine stream, and experiencing bouts of incontinence.

Choice D rationale

Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra that causes pain and discomfort during urination, not difficulty maintaining a urine stream or incontinence.