Nephrotic Syndrome
Protein leaks drive swelling — keep relapses on your radar.
What it is
A kidney disorder where damaged glomeruli leak large amounts of protein into the urine, triggering swelling and other complications.
Prevalence
Fewer than 5 in 100,000 children worldwide are diagnosed each year (≈4.7 cases per 100,000).
Symptoms to watch
Puffy eyes and facial swelling, leg and ankle edema, rapid weight gain from fluid, foamy urine, elevated blood pressure, fever or clot-related pain.
Treatment options
ACE inhibitors/ARBs and blood-pressure control, diuretics, cholesterol-lowering agents, steroids and other immunosuppressants, antibiotics, low-sodium diet, vitamin D, blood thinners, and research trials.
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