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Glomerulonephritis is a term used to refer to several renal diseases (usually affecting both kidneys). Symptoms Common symptoms of glomerulonephritis are: Blood in the urine (dark, rust-colored, or brown urine) Foamy urine (due to excess protein in the urine) Swelling (edema) of the face, eyes, ankles, feet, legs, or abdomen Symptoms may also include the following: Abdominal pain Blood in the vomit or stools Cough and shortness of breath Diarrhea Excessive urination Fever General ill feeling, fatigue, and loss of appetite Joint or muscle aches Nosebleed The symptoms of chronic kidney disease may develop over time. Many conditions cause or increase the risk for glomerulonephritis, including: Amyloidosis Anti-glomerular basement membrane antibody disease Blood vessel diseases, such as vasculitis or polyarteritis Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Goodpasture syndrome Heavy use of pain relievers, especially NSAIDs Henoch-Schonlein purpura IgA nephropathy Lupus nephritis Membranoprolifera...

Glomerulonephritis is a group of diseases that injure the part of the kidney that filters blood (called glomeruli). Other terms you may hear used are nephritis and nephrotic syndrome. When the kidney is injured, it cannot get rid of wastes and extra fluid in the body. If the illness continues, the kidneys may stop working completely, resulting in kidney failure. The acute disease may be caused by infections such as strep throat. It may also be caused by other illnesses, including lupus, Goodpasture's syndrome, Wegener's disease, and polyarteritis nodosa. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are important to prevent kidney failure. Sometimes, the disease runs in the family. This kind often shows up in young men who may also have hearing loss and vision loss. Some forms are caused by changes in the immune system. However, in many cases, the cause is not known. Sometimes, you will have one acute attack of the disease and develop the chronic form years later. Diagnostic Examinatio...

Symptoms of of Chronic Glomerulonephritis This condition causes high blood pressure (hypertension) and chronic kidney failu re. Specific symptoms include: Blood in the urine (dark, rust-colored, or brown urine) Foamy urine Chronic kidney failure symptoms that gradually develop may include the following: Decreased alertness Drowsiness, somnolence, lethargy Confusion, delirium Coma Decreased sensation in the hands, feet, or other areas Decreased urine output Easy bruising or bleeding Fatigue Frequent hiccups General ill feeling (malaise) Generalized itching Headache Increased skin pigmentation -- skin may appear yellow or brown Muscle cramps Muscle twitching Nausea and vomiting Need to urinate at night Seizures Unintentional weight loss Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: Blood in the vomit or stools Excessive urination High blood pressure Nosebleed