What is Nephrotic Syndrome?

It is a set of symptoms that indicate that the kidneys are not functioning properly. Nephrotic syndrome causes the kidneys to release large amounts of protein into the urine.

Causes

Most children with this problem are thought to have idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, which occurs without a known cause.

Symptoms

Nephrotic syndrome is most commonly manifested by swelling around the eyes, which is usually worse in the morning and, when mild, can be confused with seasonal allergies.

Other common symptoms include

• Swelling in the lower legs, abdomen, hands, face, or other parts of the body
• Foamy urine
• Fatigue
• Blood in the urine
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle cramps
• Diarrhea or nausea
• Weight gain and facial swelling

Treatment we provide

• Steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) is one of the most common chronic kidney diseases in children
• Treatment of the first episode of disease and disease progression, evaluation at disease onset, follow-up, and indications for renal biopsy.
• Recommendations for the use of immunosuppressive strategies in patients with frequent relapses and steroid dependence are accompanied by suggestions for a stepwise approach and monitoring plan
• Guidance is given on the management of common complications such as edema, hypovolemia, and severe infections.
• Steroid-related side effects such as hypertension, cataract, cardiac complications, and other rare complications, etc. are also discussed here