Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis: when to get help
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
Call emergency services for severe breathlessness, chest pain, fainting, a seizure, new confusion, or difficulty waking.
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
Contact your healthcare team sooner if swelling, foamy urine, visible blood in the urine, fatigue, or blood pressure readings are becoming worse.
Seek urgent medical assessment if you:
Pass much less urine than usual
Develop rapidly increasing swelling
Have repeated vomiting and cannot keep fluids down
Develop fever while taking immune-suppressing treatment
Have a severe headache, blurred vision, or very high blood pressure
These can indicate serious fluid overload, a severe blood pressure problem, or another urgent condition.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange routine follow-up as recommended for blood pressure, kidney function, and urine protein.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.