Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms including protein in the urine (more than 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, and swelling.

Causes—–

• Minimal change disease(children)
• Membranous glomerulonephritis (adults)
• Infection (strep throat, hepatitis, mononucleosis)
• Genetic disorders
• Immune disorders
• Diseases

1. 1. Diabetes
   2. Systemic lupus erythematosus
   3. Multiple myeloma
   4. Amyloidosis.

Signs & Symptoms—-

• Edema
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Hypertension
• Hypoalbuminemia
• Proteinuria
• Unintentional weight gain

Investigations—

• Blood test—

1. 1. cholesterol
   2. albumin
   3. BUN
   4. S. creatinine

• Urine test—

1. 1. Protein
   2. Fats

• Kidney biopsy

Treatment—–

                  Treatment may be needed for life.

• Ayurvedic Medicines
• Vitamin D

Complications—

• Atherosclerosis
• Drugs induced Osteoporosis, Cataract
• Increased risk of infection
• Diabetes.