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Membranous glomerulonephritis history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The hallmark of membranous glomerulonephritis is nephritic syndrome. A positive history of weight gain, foamy appearance urine, fatigue and headache are suggestive of membranous glomerulonephritis.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
- A positive history of proteinuria and hypertension is suggestive of membranous glomerulonephritis.
- Symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include:
History
- Patients with glomerulonephritis may have a positive history of:[1][2][3]
- Unexplained weight gain
- Headache
- Edema Swelling of legs
- High blood pressure
- Foamy appearance of urine
Common Symptoms
- Common symptoms of membranous glomerulonephritis include:[1]
- Foamy urine
- Edema swelling of feets
- Unexplained weight gain
Less Common Symptoms
References
References
- â 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wasserstein AG (April 1997). “Membranous glomerulonephritis”. J. Am. Soc. Nephrol. 8 (4): 664â74. PMIDÂ 10495797.
- â 2.0 2.1 Tse WY, Howie AJ, Adu D, Savage CO, Richards NT, Wheeler DC, Michael J (May 1997). “Association of vasculitic glomerulonephritis with membranous nephropathy: a report of 10 cases”. Nephrol. Dial. Transplant. 12 (5): 1017â27. PMIDÂ 9175062.
- â 3.0 3.1 Debiec H, Hanoy M, Francois A, Guerrot D, Ferlicot S, Johanet C, Aucouturier P, Godin M, Ronco P (December 2012). “Recurrent membranous nephropathy in an allograft caused by IgG3Îș targeting the PLA2 receptor”. J. Am. Soc. Nephrol. 23 (12): 1949â54. doi:10.1681/ASN.2012060577. PMCÂ 3507371. PMIDÂ 23123401.
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