Nephrotic Syndrome
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Nephrotic Syndrome Symptoms
Symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include:
Facial swelling
Leg swelling (bilateral)
Foot swelling (bilateral)
Arm swelling (bilateral)
Abdominal swelling
Scrotal swelling
Decreased urination
:
Urinating less
than 3 times per day
Numbness and tingling
:
In the hands or feet
Loss of appetite
Pale skin
Excessive bruising
Muscle weakness
Weight gain
Symptoms of
severe
nephrotic syndrome include:
Inability to urinate
Shortness of breath
Confusion
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Abdominal swelling
Arm swelling (bilateral)
Decreased urination
Facial swelling
Foot swelling (bilateral)
Leg swelling
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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2008
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John H. Beckett, MD
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Nephrotic Syndrome References:
Durkan A, Hodson EM, Willis NS, Craig JC. Non-corticosteroid treatment for nephrotic syndrome in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Apr 18;(2):CD002290.
Habashy D, Hodson EM, Craig JC. Interventions for steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome: a systematic review. Pediatr Nephrol. 2003 Sep;18(9):906-12.
Hodson EM, Knight JF, Willis NS, Craig JC. Corticosteroid therapy for nephrotic syndrome in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Jan 25;(1):CD001533.
Hogg RJ. Adolescents with proteinuria and/or the nephrotic syndrome. Adolesc Med Clin. 2005 Feb;16(1):163-72.
