NEPHROTIC SYNDROME SYMPTOMS

• Nephrotic Syndrome
• Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome
• Treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome
• Complications of Nephrotic Syndrome

Symptoms:

     Peripheral oedema. In adults this is commonly of the lower limbs and tends to be progressive throughout the day, in children facial oedema is more common.

     Ascites and pleural effusions may be present in severe cases. Some patients may mention that they have noticed their urine becoming frothy.

      Tiredness and lethargy.

      Feel generally 'washed out' and exhausted.

Other signs include:

      Anorexia

      Muscle wasting

      Susceptibility to infections, and

Nail changes (with prolonged severe nephrotic syndrome the nails become white).