A collection of symptoms that include severe edema, proteinuria, and hypoalbuminemia; it is indicative of renal dysfunction
Symptoms of Nephrosis
The following features are indicative of Nephrosis:
nausea
vomiting
loss of appetite
fatigue
weakness
sleep problems
weight gain
muscle twitches
muscle cramps
swelling of feet and ankles
seizures
It is possible that Nephrosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Nephrosis
The following are the most common causes of Nephrosis:
diabetic kidney disease
renal vein thrombosis
glomerulonephritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
amyloidosis
Risk Factors for Nephrosis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Nephrosis:
hepatitis B
hepatitis C
malarial infection
diabetic kidney disease
glomerulonephritis
systemic lupus erythematosus
amyloidosis
Prevention of Nephrosis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Nephrosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
choose lean sources of protein
reduce the amount of fat and cholesterol in diet
eat a low-salt diet
Occurrence of Nephrosis
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Nephrosis cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Nephrosis can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Nephrosis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Nephrosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Nephrosis:
Blood tests: To look the levels of creatinine and urea in the blood
Urine tests: To analyze the kidney abnormalities
kidney biopsy: To find the cause of the disorder
Doctor for Diagnosis of Nephrosis
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Nephrosis:
Nephrologist
Complications of Nephrosis if untreated
Yes, Nephrosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Nephrosis is left untreated:
acute kidney failure
chronic kidney disease
fluid overload
heart failure
fluid buildup in lungs
pneumococcal pneumonia
malnutrition
renal vein thrombosis
Procedures for Treatment of Nephrosis
The following procedures are used to treat Nephrosis:
Dialysis: Removes the waste products and extra fluid from the blood
Kidney transplantation: Surgically replacement of healthy kidney from a donor into the another body
Self-care for Nephrosis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Nephrosis:
Consumption of fat free diet: Helps to control the blood cholesterol levels
Eat a low-salt diet: Helps to control the swelling in the hands and legs
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Nephrosis
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Nephrosis:
Acupuncture: Improves the kidney function
Massage: Rehabilitation strategy to improve the well-being of kidneys