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Goodpasture's Disease
also known as Goodpasture Syndrome, anti-glomerular basement
membrane disease, anti-GBM disease
Description:
Goodpasture's disease is an uncommon condition which typically
causes rapid destruction of the kidneys and bleeding into the lungs.
Signs and Symptoms:
- foamy, bloody, or dark colored urine
- decreased urine output
- cough with bloody sputum
- difficulty breathing after exertion
- weakness
- fatigue
- nausea or vomiting
- weight loss
- nonspecific chest pain
- pale skin
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