Nephrotic

Nephrotic

Dr. Shamim Alig specializes in the diagnosis and management of nephrotic syndrome at his clinic located at Shop No. 3, Asalpha Metro Station, Asalpha, Ghatkopar (west), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Shamim Alig provides comprehensive care to patients suffering from nephrotic syndrome, aiming to improve kidney function and overall health.

Nephrotic Syndrome: Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by the leakage of large amounts of protein into the urine, leading to swelling (edema), particularly in the legs and around the eyes. It can be caused by various underlying conditions affecting the kidneys, such as minimal change disease, membranous nephropathy, or diabetic nephropathy.

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Symptoms include swelling (edema) in the legs, feet, or hands, foamy urine (due to excess protein), weight gain from fluid retention, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Nephrotic syndrome can be caused by various kidney diseases that damage the filtering units of the kidneys (glomeruli), leading to protein leakage. Common causes include minimal change disease, membranous nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and diabetic nephropathy.

Diagnosis involves urine tests to measure protein levels, blood tests to assess kidney function and protein levels, imaging studies (such as ultrasound or CT scan), and sometimes a kidney biopsy to determine the underlying cause.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity but may include medications to reduce protein leakage (such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressants), diuretics to reduce swelling, cholesterol-lowering medications, and lifestyle changes (like dietary adjustments).

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