Symptoms of GLOMERULONEPHRITIS

Symptoms of glomerulonephritis that occur after a streptococcal infection, usually show up 6-10 days after the acute infection has subsided. There is the development of tea colored urine. Fluid retention occurs, with generalized swelling, most prominent in the legs, the face and abdomen. There may be flood in the urine. Occasionally, there are headaches and blurred vision. As the disease in the kidney progresses, more severe symptoms may develop in acute glomerulonephritis. These include smoky or slightly red urine. Nausea and vomiting may occur in concert with loss of appetite. Decreased urine output may develop. Headaches and blurred vision may worsen. Generalized edema and swelling in the body will develop. Symptoms of chronic glomerulonephritis have less obvious symptoms. Blood may develop in the urine. There may be weight gain, due to retention of fluids. Swelling of the face, abdomen and feet may occur. This disorder commonly occurs as a long term effect of diabetes. Elevation of the blood pressure occurs. There is gradual renal failure.