Symptoms Of Acute Nephritis

Swelling

Swelling, also known as edema, is another common symptom of acute nephritis. With interstitial nephritis, the spaces that exist in between the tubules of the kidneys become swollen, which can be caused by various factors, including autoimmune disorders, side effects from antibiotics or other medications, calcium overload in the bloodstream, or a potassium deficiency. Patients might notice edema in their face, ankles, and feet, which is typically an early indicator of acute nephritis. The edema is caused by an excess buildup of fluid and salt and can also be a contributing factor to high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Vomiting

Vomiting is not as common of a symptom in all types of acute nephritis, but it has been seen in patients with glomerulonephritis. The kidneys are the body's waste-clearing organs, and the glomerulus acts as a filter. When the kidneys fail to deal with waste properly, the body will try to find other ways to expel it, including throwing up. This is the most common in children who have nephrotic syndrome, where the kidneys end up leaking out excess proteins since the glomeruli are too damaged to properly filter them. Diarrhea might also occur in these cases.