03/06/2022
NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
It is when there is high or excess proteins in urine(proteinuria) of 3 - 3.5g with low protein in the body(hypoalbuminaemia), Oedema(fluid accumulation in the body),hyperlipidaemia(excess fats in the body) and Hypercoagulable state(increased ability of the blood to clot or form a thrombus)
CAUSES
a)Glomerular disease
b)infections
c)medications
d)systemic infections
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
a)early morning swollen face
b)weight gain
c)Ascites(fluid build-up in the abdominal area)
d)Genital swelling
LABS
a)Serum lipids
b)Fasting blood glucose
c)Urinalysis
d)BAE and Creatinine
NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
a)Take enough proteins meals(meat, fish, eggs,milk)
b)Restrict talking salt
c)seek expert opinion.