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Nephrotic syndrome
Introduction
Risk factors
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic criteria
• Oedema
• Hypoalbuminaemia
• Hyperlipidaemia
Note: Accurate diagnosis requires a renal biopsy
Investigation
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
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Non-pharmacological
- • Adequate calories and adequate protein 1g/kg/d No added salt to limit fluid overload
Prevention
Updated on,
23 Novemba 2020 11:56:13
References
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