What Is Goodpasture Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Later Symptoms
Goodpasture syndrome can cause some unpleasant symptoms when it is in the lungs. It can even cause bleeding in the lungs, which may be quite dangerous depending on the degree of bleeding. The disease can become very dangerous if/when it reaches the patient’s kidneys, however.
When it reaches the kidneys, Goodpasture syndrome can cause blood in the urine, and the urine can appear foamy. A high blood pressure can develop and edema can occur in the patient’s legs, hands, and feet. The patient can feel pain below the ribs in their back, while urinating can also become painful. Goodpasture can cause kidney failure, which is a very serious condition indeed.
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