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Symptoms of nephritic syndrome include change in the [[urine]] color, [[decreased urine output]], [[nocturia]], and [[fatigue]]. In patients with secondary etiologies of [[glomerular disease]]s, clinical presentation might be consistent with the etiology of the disease. Patients must always be inquired about recent illnesses, symptoms of [[vasculitides]] or other organ involvement, and constitutional symptoms. | |||
==Symptoms== | |||
*[[Red urine]] (or [[dark urine]]) | |||
*[[Headache]] and [[blurred vision]] due to [[high blood pressure]] | |||
*[[Oliguria]], defined as low urine output <400 mL/day | |||
*[[Nocturia]] | |||
*[[Edema]] may or may not be present | |||
*[[Fatigue]] and [[lethargy]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Symptoms of nephritic syndrome include change in the urine color, decreased urine output, nocturia, and fatigue. In patients with secondary etiologies of glomerular diseases, clinical presentation might be consistent with the etiology of the disease. Patients must always be inquired about recent illnesses, symptoms of vasculitides or other organ involvement, and constitutional symptoms.
Symptoms
- Red urine (or dark urine)
- Headache and blurred vision due to high blood pressure
- Oliguria, defined as low urine output <400 mL/day
- Nocturia
- Edema may or may not be present
- Fatigue and lethargy