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Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis: Causes and symptoms
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Frequent sore throats and a history of streptococcal infection increase the risk of acquiring APSGN. Symptoms of APSGN include:
- fluid accumulation and tissue swelling (edema) initially in the face and around the eyes, later in the legs
- low urine output (oliguria)
- blood in the urine (hematuria)
- protein in the urine (proteinuria)
- high blood pressure
- joint pain or stiffness
— Maureen Haggerty
