Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency help for:
Severe or sudden difficulty breathing
Chest pain
Confusion, fainting, or a seizure
Almost no urine, especially with swelling or illness
Coughing up blood
Severe headache or vision changes with very high blood pressure
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Arrange a prompt medical assessment if you notice persistent dark or bloody urine, new foamy urine, swelling around your eyes or legs, reduced urination, or repeated high blood pressure readings.
These symptoms need testing even if you otherwise feel well.
If you have diagnosed glomerulonephritis, contact your care team promptly about increasing swelling, rapid weight gain from fluid, worsening nausea, much less urine, or possible infection while taking immune-suppressing treatment.
The symptoms above can signal severe fluid overload, rapidly worsening kidney function, or another urgent complication.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Routine follow-up is for monitoring stable kidney function and adjusting long-term care.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Glomerulonephritis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.