COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

Author Name: Rahul Bisht

Volume/Issue: 03/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2022-85426711/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Simulation Specialist, Vidyanta Skill Institute Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, Haryana, India

ABSTRACT

Manifestation of glomerular disease, characterized by nephrotic range proteinuria and a triad of clinical findings associated with large urinary losses of protein: hypoalbuminemia, edema and hyperlipidemia sometimes accompanied by hematuria, hypertension and reduced glomerular filtration rate. Treatment is directed at the underlying cause. Other efforts include managing high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and infection risk. A low salt diet and limiting fluids is often recommended. About 5 per 100,000 people are affected per year. The usual underlying cause varies between children and adults.

Key words: Glomerular disease, Nephrotic range, Hypoalbuminemia, edema, Hyperlipidemia