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Nephritic syndrome due to a primary glomerular disease is usually not very remarkable. Nonetheless, a few signs on physical exam might still be present. | Nephritic syndrome due to a primary glomerular disease is usually not very remarkable. Nonetheless, a few signs on physical exam might still be present. | ||
*High blood pressure in a minority of patients | *High blood pressure in a minority of patients | ||
*Signs of fluid overload, such as peripheral or periorbital edema, pulmonary edema, ascites, jugular venous distention | *Signs of fluid overload, such as peripheral or periorbital edema, pulmonary edema, ascites, and jugular venous distention | ||
A full physical examination is required when patients present with nephritic syndrome in search for causes of secondary glomerular pathology. | A full physical examination is required when patients present with nephritic syndrome in search for causes of secondary glomerular pathology. |
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Nephritic syndrome due to a primary glomerular disease is usually not very remarkable. Nonetheless, a few signs on physical exam might still be present.
- High blood pressure in a minority of patients
- Signs of fluid overload, such as peripheral or periorbital edema, pulmonary edema, ascites, and jugular venous distention
A full physical examination is required when patients present with nephritic syndrome in search for causes of secondary glomerular pathology.