What is nephrotic syndrome?
Nephrotic syndrome is a sign that your kidneys aren't working right. As a result, you have:
Nephrotic syndrome isn't a disease. It's a warning that something is damaging your kidneys. Without treatment, that problem could cause kidney failure. So it's important to get treatment right away. Nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age. But it is most common in children between the ages of 18 months and 8 years. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may include:
How is nephrotic syndrome diagnosed? Doctors diagnose nephrotic syndrome using:
Risk factors Factors that can increase your risk of nephrotic syndrome include:
Want to learn more? The following are organizations and/or websites dedicated to providing information and education surrounding Neuphrotic Syndrome. These organizations are dedicated to research, education, awareness, and/or support. They are listed in Alphabetical order without any preference or prejudice. Listing these organizations is not a recommendation or referral in any regard for seeking treatment or consultation or support for treatment. Mayo Clinic MedlinePlus National Kidney Foundation NCBI NIH WebMD |
Causes
Nephrotic syndrome is usually caused by damage to the clusters of tiny blood vessels (glomeruli) of your kidneys. The glomeruli filter your blood as it passes through your kidneys, separating things your body needs from those it doesn't. Healthy glomeruli keep blood protein (mainly albumin) — which is needed to maintain the right amount of fluid in your body — from seeping into your urine. When damaged, glomeruli allow too much blood protein to leave your body, leading to nephrotic syndrome. Many possible causes Many diseases and conditions can cause glomerular damage and lead to nephrotic syndrome, including:
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Complications
Possible complications of nephrotic syndrome include:
How is nephrotic syndrome treated? Treating nephrotic syndrome includes addressing the underlying cause as well as taking steps to reduce high blood pressure, edema, high cholesterol, and the risks of infection. Treatment usually includes medications and changes in diet. Medications that lower blood pressure can also significantly slow the progression of kidney disease causing nephrotic syndrome. Two types of blood pressure lowering medications, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), have proven effective in slowing the progression of kidney disease by reducing the pressure inside the glomeruli and thereby reducing proteinuria. Many people require two or more medications to control their blood pressure. In addition to an ACE inhibitor or an ARB, a diuretic—a medication that aids the kidneys in removing fluid from the blood—can also be useful in helping to reduce blood pressure as well as edema. Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and other blood pressure medications may also be needed.Statin medications may be given to lower cholesterol. People with nephrotic syndrome should receive the pneumococcal vaccine, which helps protect against a bacterium that commonly causes infection, and yearly flu shots. Blood thinning medications are usually only given to people with nephrotic syndrome who develop a blood clot; these medications are not used as a preventive measure. Nephrotic syndrome may go away once the underlying cause has been treated. Information on this page taken directly from: Mayo Clinic NIH WebMD |
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