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