Questions on Child Nephrotic Syndrome

Recently many patients are asking some questions on Child Nephrotic Syndrome, so here I want to list some of these questions for your references.

What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
Nephrotic Syndrome is a condition in which your kidneys leak protein in the blood to your urine. In normal cases, the protein stays in your blood, instead of removal along with the urine.
Protein acts like a sponge in your blood. That is to say, protein has the function like sponge. It holds the fluids in the parts of your arteries and veins. If there are no enough protein in the blood, the fluids will leak into the other tissues in the body, which will cause swelling or you can call it edema.
What Are the Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome?
If your child has Nephrotic Syndrome, you may notice there is swelling in his or her eyes, face, ankles or feet.Treatment for Children Nephrotic Syndrome due to FSGS
How Can I Keep My Child From Getting Nephrotic Syndrome?
The causes for Nephrotic Syndrome are various and complicated. So there is not an effective way to prevent this disease.How to Stop Swollen Stomach for Nephrotic Syndrome Patients Stem Cell Therapy for Nephrotic Syndrome
How Do I Know That My Child Has Nephrotic Syndrome?
Your doctors may need a series of test to find out whether your child has Nephrotic Syndrome or not. These tests are usually consisted of urine and blood test.
What Are the Treatments for Nephrotic Syndrome?
According to the specific types of Nephrotic Syndrome, we usually adopt different treatment plans. In most cases, prednisone helps to keep protein from leaking into the urine and diuretic helps to get rid of extra fluid, so it is used to remove swelling. Other medicines may also be used beside those two medicines.

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