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Chronic glomerulonephritis
Alternative Names: Glomerulonephritis - chronic; Chronic nephritis Symptoms: Blood in the urine (dark, rust-colored, or brown urine) Foamy urine Chronic kidney failure symptoms that gradually develop may include the following: Unintentional weight loss Nausea and vomiting General ill feeling (malaise) Fatigue Headache Frequent hiccups Generalized itching Decreased urine output Need to urinate at night Easy bruising or bleeding Decreased alertness Drowsiness, somnolence, lethargy Confusion, delirium Coma Muscle twitching Muscle cramps Seizures Increased skin pigmentation -- skin may appear yellow or brown Decreased sensation in the hands, feet, or other areas Text Continues Below Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: Excessive urination Nosebleed High blood pressure Blood in the vomit or stools Signs and tests: There may be high blood pressure and a urinalysis may be abnormal. Laboratory tests may reveal anemia or indicate reduced kidney functioning, including azotemia (accumulation of nitrogenous wastes such as creatinine and urea). Later, signs of chronic kidney failure may be apparent, including edema (swelling), polyneuropathy, and signs of fluid overload including abnormal heart and lung sounds. A urinalysis may show blood, casts, protein, or some other abnormality. Kidney or abdominal ultrasound, kidney or abdominal CT scan, or IVP may show small kidneys. A chest x-ray may show fluid overload. A kidney biopsy may show one of the forms of chronic glomerulonephritis or scarring of the glomeruli. Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>