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Post-streptococcal GN - Symptom

Alternative Names

Glomerulonephritis - post-streptococcal; Post-infectious glomerulonephritis

Symptoms:

  • Cough, with sputum
  • Decreased urine output
  • Edema (swelling)
    • Generalized swelling
    • Swelling of the abdomen
    • Swelling of the face or eyes
    • Swelling of the feet, ankles, extremities
  • Smoky urine
  • Rust-colored urine
  • Visible blood in the urine
Other symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and tests:

  • Reviewed last on: 11/12/2007
  • Charles Silberberg, D.O., Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with NY Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Brenner BM. Brenner and Rector's The Kidney. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2003.
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