Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes a collection of symptoms due to kidney damage. It mainly causes the body to pass too much protein in your urine. It is usually caused by damage to the clusters of small blood vessels in the kidneys that filter waste and excess water from your blood.
Enlarged feet or ankle
or Swelling or lump in eyelid
Upper eyelid, Lower eyelid
Painless
or Swelling in lower leg
In both lower legs
or Face swelling
or Enlarged arms or hands
common
High levels of fats in blood
common
Urine with bubbles unrelated to speed of urination or bladder fullness
common
Fatigue
common
Poor appetite
common
Overweight or obese
common
Falling sick easily
Fever
Greater than or equal to 38°C (100.4°F), Less than 38°C (100. 4°F)
High blood pressure
Swollen belly
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
or Amyloidosis
or Diabetes mellitus
Viral infection causing liver inflammation and damage
or Melanoma
or Colon cancer
or Rheumatoid arthritis
or Lung cancer
If you have Nephrotic Syndrome, then a visit to a nephrologist is highly recommended.
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