Overview
Nephrotic Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that indicates kidney damage. It can affect bothchildren and adults. It happens due to increased permeability of the glomerulus leading to loss of proteins from the body.Signs and Symptoms
Periorbital edema or facial puffiness, Frothy urine, Lethargy or fatigue, Weight gain, Reduced appetite, Leukonychia, BreathlessnessCommon Causes
Minimal change disease, Focal segmental glomerulonephritis, Membranous nephropathy, Diabetic nephropathy, Autoimmune disease such as SLE, Infections such as Hepatitis B or HIV, Amyloidosis, Malignancy, Certain drugsRisk Factors
Certain medications, Medical conditions such as amyloidosis or diabetes, Presence of autoimmune diseases, InfectionsInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count, Urine FEME, Urine dipstick, Liver function test, Lipid profile, Renal function, Blood urea and serum creatinineTreatment and Prevention
No/Low salt diet and normal protein diet, Penicillin prophylaxis, Human albumin, Diuretics, Corticosteroid therapy
