Diabetes Nephrotic
Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms including
Alternative Names
Nephrosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders that damage the kidneys, particularly the basement membrane of the glomerulus. This immediately causes abnormal excretion of protein in the urine.
The most common cause in children is
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Congenital nephrotic syndrome
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Minimal Change Disease
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Minimal Change Disease is a subtype of nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder) that is most commonly seen in children but is occasionally present in... Read more »
Minimal change disease
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Kidney disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include:Acute kidney failureAcute nephritic... Read more »
Protein electrophoresis: urine
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