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Nephrotic syndrome: Introduction
Nephrotic syndrome: Nephrotic syndrome is a condition marked by very high levels of protein in the urine; low levels of protein in the blood; swelling, especially ... more about Nephrotic syndrome.
Nephrotic syndrome: Various kidney glomeruli conditions. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Nephrotic syndrome is available below.
Symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome
- Frothy urine
- Proteinuria
- Low serum protein
- Lipiduria
- Swelling around the eyes
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See full list of 25 symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome
Home Diagnostic Testing
Home medical testing related to Nephrotic syndrome:
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Nephrotic syndrome: Complications
Review possible medical complications related to Nephrotic syndrome:
- Kidney failure (type of Kidney disease)
- Ascites
- Pleural effusion
- Heart conditions
- CNS disorders
- Thrombosis
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Medical Textbooks Online about Nephrotic syndrome
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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Diagnostic Tests for Nephrotic syndrome
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Nephrotic syndrome?
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Hospitals & Clinics: Nephrotic syndrome
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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Nephrotic syndrome, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:
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- Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)
Causes of Nephrotic syndrome
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes
- Type 2 diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes
- Hepatic dysfunction
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See full list of 21 causes of Nephrotic syndrome
More information about causes of Nephrotic syndrome:
- Underlying causes of Nephrotic syndrome
- Nephrotic syndrome as a complication caused by other conditions
- Nephrotic syndrome as a symptom
Treatments for Nephrotic syndrome
- Cholesterol control
- Blood pressure control
- ACE inhibitors
- Low-protein diet
- Treat the underlying condition if any
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Latest Treatments for Nephrotic syndrome
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Nephrotic syndrome
Medical research articles related to Nephrotic syndrome include:
- Does daily prednisolone reduce the risk of relapse secondary to viral infections in steroid-dependant nephrotic syndrome?
- Proteinuria as a marker of CVD
- Standards of medical care in diabetes. V. Diabetes care.
- Proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome
- Longterm outcome of amyloidosis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Preventing new onset development of proteinuria in people with diabetes and hypertension
- Diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease
- more research...»
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Prognosis for Nephrotic syndrome
Prognosis for Nephrotic syndrome: Nephrotic syndrome may go away once the underlying cause, if known, has been treated. In children, 80 percent of nephrotic syndrome cases are caused by minimal change disease, which can be successfully treated with prednisone. However, in adults most of the time a kidney disease is the underlying cause, and these diseases cannot be cured. (Source: excerpt from Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults: NIDDK)
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Clinical Trials for Nephrotic syndrome
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Nephrotic syndrome include:
- Steroid Treatment for Kidney Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Oral dexamethasone
- Drug Therapy in Lupus Nephropathy - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
- Pirfenidone to Treat Kidney Disease (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pirfenidone
- Immune System Related Kidney Disease - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
- Pilot Study of Atorvastatin in Children With Chronic Hyperlipidemia Secondary to Nephrotic Syndrome - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - atorvastatin
- more trials...»
See full list of 28 Clinical Trials for Nephrotic syndrome
Statistics for Nephrotic syndrome
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Nephrotic syndrome: Broader Related Topics
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Article Excerpts about Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults: NIDDK (Excerpt)
Nephrotic syndrome is a condition marked by very high levels of protein in the urine; low levels of protein in the blood; swelling, especially around the eyes, feet, and hands; and high cholesterol. Nephrotic syndrome results from damage to the kidneys' glomeruli (the singular form is glomerulus). Glomeruli are tiny blood vessels that filter waste and excess water from the blood and send them to the bladder as urine. (Source: excerpt from Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults: NIDDK)
Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK (Excerpt)
A collection of symptoms that indicate kidney damage. Symptoms include high levels of protein in the urine , lack of protein in the blood, and high blood cholesterol. (Source: excerpt from Kidney Failure Glossary: NIDDK)
Definitions of Nephrotic syndrome:
Nephrotic Syndrome: twenty-four hour urine protein > three grams. May be associated with hypoalbuminemia and hypercholesterolemia. - (Source - Diseases Database)
A syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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