2006-09-17 14:40:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
nephrotic syndrome is a disorder where kidneys lose lots of protein. Associated problems include high cholesterol, high blood pressure etc. it can be from lots of causes so treatment depends on the cause,
2006-09-17 14:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 23:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a condition that is often caused by any of a group of diseases that damage the kidneys' filtering system, the glomeruli. The structure of the glomeruli prevents most protein from getting filtered through into the urine. Normally, a person loses less than 150 mg of protein in the urine in a 24-hour period. Nephrotic-range proteinuria, the urination of more than 3.5 grams of protein during a 24-hour period, or 25 times the normal amount, is the primary indicator of NS.
2006-09-17 14:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by babi gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a clinical entity characterized by massive loss of urinary protein (primarily albuminuria) leading to hypoproteinemia (hypoalbuminemia) and its result, edema. Hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and increased lipiduria are usually associated. Although not commonly thought of as part of the syndrome, hypertension, hematuria, and azotemia may occur.
2006-09-17 14:45:01 · answer #4 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
I believe you mean nephrotic syndrome, which is a condition where the kidney loses some of its filtrative function. This may be acquired, may start as transient and reversible, and may contribute to such complications as water-weight gain, swelling, elevation in cholesterol.
Hope this helps.
Doc A
2006-09-17 14:46:01 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. A 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋