Tuesday 14 August 2012

5 Top symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome


Nephrotic Syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms that occur when glomeruli are damaged.
1. Proteinuria 
Large amounts of protein lost by “spilling” into the urine - more than 3.5 grams of protein into urine during a 24-hour period, or 25 times the normal amount. (This is the primary indicator of Nephrotic Syndrome).
2. Edema 
Pronounced swelling in parts of the body, most visible in the head, hands and feet, can become painful
3. Hypertension 
Increased blood pressure
4.Hypoproteinemia 
Low blood protein
5.Hypercholesterolemia 
Often a high level of cholesterol in the blood