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Acute Nephritis (Bright's Disease, Acute Glomerulonephritis)
SYMPTOMS include retention of fluid and reduced urinary output, urine is
dark due to presence of blood, disturbances of vision, higher blood pressure
CAUSES. An inflammatory disease of the kidney that usually follows a
streptococcal infection of the throat.
TREATMENT. Bed rest, restricted water, salt and protein intake, antibiotics.