NEPHROTIC SYNDROME SYMPTOMS | CAUSES | DIAGNOSIS | TREATMENT
INTRODUCTION TO NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
Nephrotic syndrome is a disorder characterixed by heavy proteinuria eith hypoprpteinimia, hyper lipidemia and edema.
It is a primarily pediatric disorder and (15) times more common in children than in adult.
Nephrotic syndrome is not a single disease entity, it may accompany any glomerular disease or injury.
CAUSES OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME Nephrotic Syndrome is the result of different kidney disorders. Minimal change disease is the most common cause of Nephrotic Syndrome among children and membranous glomerulonephritis is the most common cause among adults. This syndrome can also occur from: Immune Disorders
Infections Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Amyloidosis Strep throat Hepatitis Genetic Origin
SYMPTOMS OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
Weakness in bones
Loss of appetite Fatigue and overall weakness Swelling of eyes, hands, feet
Swollen abdomen
High cholesterol levels Malnourishment Kidney Failure
Foamy Urine
DIAGNOSIS OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME A reference for kidney specialist often known as, Nephrologist, is needed for diagnosing Nephrotic Syndrome. Tests and procedures done to diagnose Nephrotic Syndrome are: Urine test- A urine test is done to uncover the
abnormalities in your urine, like large amount of proteins in your urine. Blood test- A blood test is done to know the level of
protein in your blood. Kidney Biopsy- Kidney biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the kidney with a needle and is observed under a microscope.
TREATMENT OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME The aim of the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome is to ease the patient from the symptoms of this disease, prevent further complications and slow down the process of kidney damage or failure. Low salt diet, medication, and surgery are the possible ways available for the treatment of Nephrotic syndrome . Decrease urinary protein leak by decreasing PGc: angiotension converting enzymes inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers
CONTINUE TREATMENT OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME Medicinal
Treatment
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Nephrotic
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Taking inhibitors and receptors like Angiotensin converting enzyme and Angiotensin receptor blockers, to keep your blood pressure under control. Cyclophosphamide , cyclosporine may also be given to influence the remission in Nephrotic Syndrome. Doctor may also recommend corticosteroid, vitamin D supplements, and other drugs to suppress the ill effects of the immune system.
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