What is nephrotic syndrome?
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disease in which a large amount of protein is excreted in the urine. It is mainly formed as a result of damage to the small blood vessels of the kidney - the underlying cause is usually kidney diseases.
Nephrotic syndrome is a serious condition - without treatment, the pathology will continue to progress, at the same time, it will cause secondary complications and the patient's life will be at risk. During the treatment of nephrotic syndrome, it is necessary to manage the underlying disease.
With this diagnosis, the risk of infections and thrombosis is increased.
No one is immune from nephrotic syndrome, although it is especially common in people with diabetes-related kidney diseases, as well as in people with allergies. The risk of nephrotic syndrome is higher in individuals who have a biological family history of nephrotic syndrome with ongoing kidney disease.
If you have nephrotic syndrome, you may notice different types of problems/complaints, which are caused by the loss of one or another protein in the body.
The following symptoms are characteristic of nephrotic syndrome:
- A large amount of protein in the urine;
- A large amount of fat and cholesterol in the blood;
- Swelling;
- A small amount of albumin in the blood;
- Loss of appetite;
- Common weakness;
- Stomach-ache;
- Foamy urine.
Another sign of nephrotic syndrome is the loss of vitamins and minerals essential for health and development, such as calcium and vitamin D. As a result, the risk of developing osteoporosis increases significantly, which damages the structure of hair and nails.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/5989-nephrotic-syndrome
