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Nephrotic syndrome

Introduction

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Risk factors

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Signs and Symptoms

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Diagnostic criteria

• Oedema
• Hypoalbuminaemia
• Hyperlipidaemia

Note: Accurate diagnosis requires a renal biopsy

Investigation

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Management

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  • Pharmacological

    The management of glomerular disease depends on the type/cause of the disease and is individualized guided by a specialist according to the biopsy result.

    Note: Referral to nephrologist may include treatment using immunosuppressant such as prednsolone, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclophosphamide, angiotensin blockade etc

  • Non-pharmacological

    • Adequate calories and adequate protein 1g/kg/d No added salt to limit fluid overload

Prevention

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Updated on,

23 Novemba 2020 11:56:13

References

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