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Nephrotic syndrome
A condition caused by dysfunction of the kidney, in which large amounts of protein leak into the urine.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What are the tests for nephrotic syndrome?
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What is the best foods for kid having nephrotic syndrome?
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What is the best diet for kid having nephrotic syndrome?
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What is the definition or description of: Nephrotic syndrome?
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A 36-year old asked:
What is the latest treatment for nephrotic syndrome in children?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I had nephrotic syndrome in my child age now am 25 year old but now itself i don't have any symptoms so is there any possibility it will attack again?
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A 38-year old asked:
Can you take coffee if you have nephrotic syndrome?
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A 46-year old asked:
Can you conceive after you've had treatment for nephrotic syndrome?
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A member asked:
Water should be completely restricted for kid having nephrotic syndrome??
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A 24-year old male asked:
I had a nephrotic syndrome deaseas when i was 17 year old but cured on that time itself now how can i find whether that symptoms is going on or not?
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A 27-year old male asked:
How long should I take prednisolone for nephrotic syndrome?
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A 53-year old female asked:
What can we do to help our 4 yr old with Nephrotic syndrome?
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A 46-year old asked:
Woud you please discuss the complications if a person has nephrotic syndrome and gets cancer?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is periorbital edema a sign of nephrotic syndrome?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can nephrotic syndrome be caused by multiple myeloma?
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A 35-year old asked:
What is the code for nephrotic syndrome secondary to systematic lupus erythematosis?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why is there selective proteinuria in nephritic and nonselective proteinuria in nephrotic syndrome?
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A 24-year old male asked:
What's the care plan for patient with nephrotic syndrome and diagnosed with ineffective tissue perfusion ,renal?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Why nephrotic syndrome cause massive proteinuria but no hematuria?
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A 21-year old female asked:
Why is there hematuria in nephritic syndrome and not in nephrotic syndrome?
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A male asked:
my kid is suffering from nephrotic syndrome & due to steroids intake had swelling on face & other body parts. are there any complications due to this?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the difference between nephrotic syndrome and iga nephropathy?
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A 32-year old asked:
If I have nephrotic syndrome is it ok to take azo for interstitial cystitis?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I'm SLE patient with nephrotic syndrome , when i'm having my coffee now i smell it in my urine is that normal ?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease) and I want to use a kidney detox from a health store or the chemist, is it a good idea?
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A 29-year old male asked:
i have nephrotic syndrome since childhood now im in my early 30s. i have had TB and Shingles, does this mean corticosteriods could have caused this?
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A 30-year old asked:
Can a nephrotic eats mutton?
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A member asked:
How the prednosolone work for nephrotic sundrome?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Why edema of nephrotic mainly in the face while for heart failure found in the lower limp ?
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A 62-year old male asked:
I have been treated for Nephrotic Syndrom and I'm getting 2-3 inch water blisters on the calves of both legs. I'm only taking water pills now.
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