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Glomerulonephritis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Symptoms

Chronic renal failure symptoms that gradually develop: Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Signs and Tests

High blood pressure may be present along with abnormal urinalysis. 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 renal failure may be apparent, including edema, polyneuropathy, and signs of fluid overload including abnormal heart and lung sounds.

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:

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