Glomerular Disease Center - Symptoms

Common symptoms of glomerulonephritis are:

  • Blood in the urine (dark, rust-colored, or brown urine) - often found only by lab testing.

  • Unusually foamy urine - indicating heavy proteinuria

  • Swelling of the face and eyes (especially in the morning), ankles, feet, legs, or abdomen

  • Fatigue

  • Flank pain

Additional symptoms that may also appear include the following:

  • Abdominal pain

  • Cough

  • Diarrhea

  • General ill feeling

  • Fever

  • Joint aches

  • Muscle aches

  • Loss of appetite

  • Shortness of breath

  • Rash

  • Excessive urination

  • Nosebleeds

  • Blood in the vomit or in stools

  • High blood pressure with headaches or visual changes

If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical evaluation. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage glomerulonephritis effectively and prevent further complications.