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
- Diabetes
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Multiple myeloma
- Amyloidosis.
Signs & Symptoms—-
- Edema
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hypertension
- Hypoalbuminemia
- Proteinuria
- Unintentional weight gain
Investigations—
- Blood test—
- cholesterol
- albumin
- BUN
- S. creatinine
- Urine test—
- Protein
- 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.
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