NIDDK Error 404 - Page Not Found An introduction, a look at minimal change disease other conditions and hope through research. http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/cns/cns.htm
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Dr. Koop - Nephrotic Syndrome Definition, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. http://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000490.htm
Extractions: Inside DrKoop News Archive Animations Health Videos Health Tools ... Newsletters Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Definition: Nephrotic syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, and swelling . The urine may also contain fat, which is visible under the microscope. 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 minimal change disease , while membranous glomerulonephritis is the most common cause in adults. This condition can also occur as a result of infection, drug exposure, malignancy , hereditary disorders, immune disorders, or diseases that affect multiple body systems including diabetes systemic lupus erythematosus multiple myeloma , and amyloidosis . It can accompany kidney disorders, including
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 17, Ch. 224, Glomerular Diseases An in depth look at nephrotic syndrome as well as lipoid nephrosis, focal segmental gomeruloscleroses, HIVassociated nephropathy, and membranous glomerulonephritis. http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section17/chapter224/224c.htm
Extractions: This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 17. Genitourinary Disorders Chapter 224. Glomerular Diseases Topics [General] Nephritic Syndrome Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic Syndrome A predictable complex that results from a severe, prolonged increase in glomerular permeability for protein. Etiology and Classification Nephrotic syndrome (NS) occurs at any age but is more prevalent in children than in adults; in children, it is most common between ages 1 1/2 and 4 yr. There is a predilection for young males, but the sex distribution in older patients is more equal. Proteinuria is thought to occur through functional derangement of two mechanisms: the size-selective barrier leaks large protein molecules, and the charge-selective barrier fails to retain lower mol wt proteins. Diseases causing NS are listed in Table 224-7. Primary causes include minimal change disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), membranous glomerulonephritis (MGN), membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN), and mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis (GN). NS can also be due to secondary causes. Symptoms and Signs An early sign of NS is frothy urine due to protein. Other features include anorexia, malaise, puffy eyelids, retinal sheen, abdominal pain, and wasting of muscles. Anasarca with ascites and pleural effusions may occur.
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Methodist Health Care System An article about nephrotic syndrome with an explanation as to what it is, the causes and treatment. http://www.methodisthealth.com/urogen/nephsyn.htm
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Childhood nephrotic syndrome causes high levels of protein in the urine (proteinuria), low levels of protein in the blood and swelling or edema. http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/conditions/a/nephrotic_synd.htm
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Pediatric Oncall- NEPHROTIC SYNDROME Patient information on nephrotic syndrome, its cause, treatment, recurrences at www.pediatriconcall.com. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/commonchild/nephroticsyndrome.asp
Nephrotic Syndrome A description of nephrotic syndrome with a look at the causes and treatments. http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/N/nephrotic_syndrome.html
Extractions: Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index N nephrotic syndrome Search nephrotic syndrome Ordinarily the kidneys work very efficiently to cleanse the blood of waste products and retain the normal blood constituents - water, salts, and proteins. Nephrotic syndrome, or nephrosis, is a condition in which the kidneys leak protein out of the bloodstream and into the urine. The "basement membrane" of the kidney becomes leaky to proteins and these spill out into the urine. The resultant low blood protein levels cause water to build up in the tissues and the child becomes quite puffy. This disease often follows a routine viral respiratory illness; the cause is not known but is assumed to be an auto-immune phenomenon. It is in the majority of cases relatively benign and self-limited. Steroids often produce rapid improvement. Sometimes nephrosis is only part of a larger problem of inflammation of the kidney, and then favorable prognosis is more uncertain. Peritonitis is a concern in children with nephotic syndrome.
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 17, Ch. 224, Glomerular Diseases nephrotic syndrome (NS) occurs at any age but is more prevalent in children than in adults; MULTISYSTEM DISEASES PRESENTING WITH nephrotic syndrome http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section17/chapter224/224c.jsp
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Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Nephrology Last Updated: September 2, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Mahendra Agraharkar, MD, FACP , President, Space City Associates of Nephrology; Medical Director, Acute Dialysis Unit and Chronic Home Dialysis Unit, Gambro Healthcare Reliant Dialysis Center Coauthor(s): Geeta Gala, MD , Registrar, Department of General Pediatrics, Middlemore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand; Arun Kumar Gangakhedkar, MD , Registrar, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Starship Children's Hospital of Auckland, New Zealand; Alok Kalia, MD , Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch; Director, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Hospital of Galveston Mahendra Agraharkar, MD, FACP, is a member of the following medical societies:
Kidney Health Australia Explains what nephrotic syndrome is, the causes, the types, treatment and complications. http://www.kidney.org.au/renal_resources/fact_sheets/nephrotic_in_children.asp
Extractions: through the kidney This information is a general introduction to a topic and not meant to replace medical advice. All care is taken to make sure that the information is relevant to each Australian state. Kidney Health Australia recognises that personal experiences vary. Differences occur in treatment and management according to a person's situation, the health professional and the state one lives in. If you want further medical information always consult your doctor or health team. If you are looking for kidney health information in another language, visit the 'Multicultural Kidney Health Education Resources' section of our Web links under the heading 'Sites for Kidney patients, their family and friends'. We want to make this site an informative resource for all the people with or involved in the management of kidney and urological problems. Please email your comments and suggestions to
EMedicine - Nephrotic Syndrome : Article By Luther Travis, MD nephrotic syndrome The term nephrosis, or nephrotic syndrome, had its origin in the early 20th century and was introduced primarily to distinguish it from http://www.emedicine.com/PED/topic1564.htm
Extractions: (advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Nephrology Last Updated: April 14, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: NS, nephrosis, lipoid nephrosis, primary nephrotic syndrome, primary NS, PNS, idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, idiopathic NS, INS, secondary nephrotic syndrome, secondary NS, minimal change nephrotic syndrome, MCNS, minimal lesion nephrotic syndrome, MLNS, nil disease, steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome, SSNS, steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome, SRNS, steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome, SDNS, mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis, MPN, immunoglobulin M nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, FSGS, membranoproliferative or mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis, MPGN, hypocomplementemic glomerulonephritis, membranous glomerulonephritis, MGN, congenital nephrotic syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography