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Acute nephritic syndrome
Alternative Names: Glomerulonephritis - acute; Acute glomerulonephritis; Nephritis syndrome - acute Symptoms: Despite the diversity of diseases that cause acute nephritis below, they share many symptoms in common: Blood in the urine (urine appears dark, tea colored, or cloudy.) Decreased urine volume (little or no urine may be produced.) Swelling facial swelling swelling around the eye socket arms, hands, feet, legs (dependent edema) abdomen generalized General aches and pains ( joint pain, muscle aches) General ill feeling (malaise) Headache Blurred vision Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement Text Continues Below Late symptoms include the following: Seizures Decreased alertness, drowsiness, confusion Nausea and vomiting Easy bruising or bleeding Cough containing mucus or pink, frothy material coughed up Difficulty breathing, especially at night, while lying down, or from exercise Flank pain High blood pressure Signs and tests: Your blood pressure may be elevated. There may be signs of fluid overload (more fluid in circulation than the heart can effectively pump), including abnormal heart and lung sounds. The jugular (neck) veins may be distended from increased pressure. Generalized swelling is often present. When examining your abdomen, your health care provider may find signs of fluid overload and an enlarged liver. There may be signs of acute kidney failure in addition to the above symptoms. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>