Symptoms and diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome

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Nephrotic syndrome is a common pediatric kidney disease, is due to a variety of causes of glomerular basement membrane permeability increased, a large number of protein lost from the urine of clinical syndrome, generally this disease needs timely treatment, otherwise it will lead to more serious condition, so what are the symptoms and diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome? Now I will share my experience with you.

Symptoms and diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome

First, edema is the most common clinical manifestation. Edema is concavity, and serous cavity effusion, such as pleural effusion and ascites, often has significant scrotal edema. Weight can increase by 30% - 50%. In children with severe edema, white or purple lines can be seen on the skin of thigh, inner side of upper arm and abdominal wall. The severity of edema is usually not related to the prognosis, and the urine volume often decreases with edema.

Second, children may suffer from protein malnutrition due to long-term protein loss, such as pale complexion, dry skin, dry and yellow hair, white transverse lines on toenails, weak ear shell and nasal cartilage, mental depression, fatigue and weakness, loss of appetite, and sometimes diarrhea, which may be related to intestinal mucosal edema and or infection. The disease lasts for a long time or occurs repeatedly, Children with nephritis may have increased blood pressure and hematuria.

Third: primary nephrotic syndrome must be differentiated from secondary or primary nephritis with nephrotic syndrome symptoms, such as lupus nephritis, purpura nephritis, streptococcal post infection nephritis, and rapidly progressive nephritis.

matters needing attention

1. Pay attention to rest, avoid fatigue and prevent infection. 2. The diet should be light and reasonable. 3. Pay more attention to personal hygiene to avoid bacterial infection. 4. Avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy food.