What are the causes and symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome?

Nephrotic Syndrome is a condition of the kidney which causes the body to excrete high levels of protein through urine. This leads to low levels of protein in your body which in turn increases the levels of cholesterol. Nephrotic syndrome is quite common in children between the ages of 18 months to 8 years however there are chances of adults also developing the syndrome.

Kidneys are made up of tiny blood vessels which are responsible for filtering out waste and excess water from the blood. The protein we consume daily is absorbed into the blood and then moves to the kidneys. The syndrome affects these tiny blood vessels because of which high levels of protein are not sent back to the body through the blood instead they pass into the urine. As an outcome, the body sees a decline in protein levels and the fluid gets collected in the body’s tissues instead of circulating it.

The most prevalent symptoms of nephrotic syndrome are swelling in the feet, ankles and around the eyes. Individuals tend to gain weight because of the retention of extra fluid. Other symptoms include fatigue, low appetite and foamy urine.

If you observe any of the symptoms it’s best to consult a specialist who can further guide you on the problems and certify the cause. If you are based out of Faridabad, New Delhi, then it’s best to make an appointment with Dr B.K. Upadhyay who is a renowned Nephrologist in Faridabad. If the cause behind your symptoms leads to nephrotic syndrome, in that case, Dr B.K. Upadhyay will help in treating the syndrome in order to reverse or slow down the cause or prevent the syndrome to cause more damage to the kidneys. The treatment plan varies from case to case and also depends on the patient’s age severity of the situation. If the syndrome is not timely treated, it can lead to other issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc. Consult a nephrologist in Faridabad to avoid any further complications.