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The term "nephrotic syndrome" refers to a constellation of symptoms caused by kidney dysfunction. In Nephrotic syndrome, your kidneys excrete an excessive amount of protein in your urine, resulting in low albumin(protein) levels in your blood and significant swelling. Weight gain, fatigue, and foamy urine are some other complaints.
The most common cause of nephrotic syndrome is a disruption to the millions of tiny blood channels in your kidneys that remove toxins and extra fluid from the blood. Swelling occurs, especially in the lower limbs, in adults, while it appears most commonly on the face in children. The disease raises the risk of additional health issues as well.
There seem to be no red blood cells (RBCs) in the urine, which distinguishes it from the nephritic syndrome. The treatment focuses on the root of the problem. Controlling hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and risk of infection are other perspectives to be taken care of.