Extractions: 1Up Health Nephrotic syndrome Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Nephrotic syndrome Information Nephrotic syndrome Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alternative names : Nephrosis Definition : A constellation of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams/day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels and swelling edema ). The urine may also contain fat which is visible under the microscope. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by various disorders which damage the kidneys, particularly to 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
Extractions: 1Up Health Congenital nephrotic syndrome Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Congenital nephrotic syndrome Information Congenital nephrotic syndrome Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Alternative names : Nephrotic syndrome - congenital Definition : Congenital nephrotic syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by protein in the urine and swelling of the body (see also Nephrotic syndrome Congenital nephrotic syndrome is a very rare form of nephrotic syndrome . It occurs primarily in families of Finnish origin and develops shortly after birth. It is an inherited disorder. The condition is caused by a protein called nephrin which is found in the kidney and is abnormal in children with the disorder. Proteins and fats are excreted in the urine, and there is an abnormally high fat level in the blood. Swelling occurs from the effects of kidney failure , combined with the loss of blood protein . This is because proteins in the blood normally keep fluids in the blood stream, and when protein level is low, the fluid can leak into the body tissues. Some of the proteins lost in the urine are immune system antibodies that fight infections. The disorder commonly results in infection
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Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, And Nephrosis (580-589) US Death Rates for Twelve Age groups from Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, andnephrosis (580589). Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome, and nephrosis (580-589). http://www.disastercenter.com/cdc/11neph.html
Extractions: 1 Figures for age not stated included in "All ages" but not distributed among age groups. 2 Death rates for "Under 1 year" (based on population estimates) differ from Infant mortality rates (based on live births); see Technical notes. 3 For method of computation, see Technical notes. From Table 7. Death rates and age-adjusted death rates for the 15 leading causes of death and selected components in United States, 1979, 1995, and 1996
Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome A. Etiology See outline Chronic Renal Failure Basement membrane destruction from various etiologies; Syndrome http://www.outlinemed.com/demo/nephrol/9377.htm
Extractions: See outline "IgA Nephropathy" FSGS (± hyalinosis) Causes: Idiopathic disease, HIV, Heroin, Renal Transplant Rejection Up to 50% of transplanted kidneys in FSGS will have recurrent disease Plasma factor implicated (see below), possibly an immunoglobulin HIV usually have tubulointerstial disease as well; ~90% in black patients HIV disease is typically progress with renal failure and dialysis requirement HIV nephropathy may respond to glucocorticoids or zidovudine Secondary Diabetes Mellitus Immune Complex Diseases: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic Vasculitis Infection: Bacterial, Viral including HIV
Nephrotic Syndrome Urology. nephrotic syndrome. What is nephrotic syndrome? nephrotic syndrome highcholesterol. What causes nephrotic syndrome? Generally, nephrotic http://www.mcghealthcare.org/urology/nephsyn/nephsyn.htm
Extractions: Generally, nephrotic syndrome results from damage to the kidneys' glomeruli the tiny blood vessels that filter waste and excess water from the blood and send them to the bladder as urine although some causes remain unknown. Nephrotic syndrome may occur with many diseases, including the kidney diseases caused by type 2 diabetes. Prevention of nephrotic syndrome relies on controlling these diseases. Treatment for nephrotic syndrome:
Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Important Facts about Childhood nephrotic syndrome. Childhood nephroticsyndrome occur. More Information about nephrotic syndrome. Click here http://www.akfinc.org/KidneyFacts/KidneyFactsContentChildNeph.htm
Extractions: Important Facts Frequently Asked Questions Diabetes High Blood Pressure ... Other Links of Interest Important Facts about Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Childhood nephrotic syndrome can occur at any age but is most common between the ages of 1-1/2 and 8 years. It seems to affect boys more often than girls. A child with the nephrotic syndrome has these signs: The nephrotic syndrome is not itself a disease, but it can be the first sign of a disease that damages the tiny blood-filtering units (glomeruli) in the kidneys, where urine is made. Kidneys with damaged filters may let protein leak into the urine. As a result, not enough protein is left in the blood to soak up the water. The water then moves from the blood into body tissues and causes swelling. You may see swelling around your child's eyes, belly, and legs. Your child may urinate less often than usual and may gain weight from the excess water. To diagnose childhood nephrotic syndrome, the doctor may ask for a urine sample to check for protein or ask for a 24-hour collection of urine for a more precise measurement of the protein and other substances in the urine.
Extractions: Abstract from The Cochrane Library , Issue 1, 2003 Click here to order the full review Hodson EM, Knight JF, Willis NS, Craig JC ABSTRACT A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 23 September 2002. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: In nephrotic syndrome protein leaks from the blood to the urine through the glomeruli resulting in hypoproteinaemia and generalised oedema. Children with untreated nephrotic syndrome frequently die from infections. The majority of children with nephrotic syndrome respond to corticosteroids. However about 70% of children experience a relapsing course with recurrent episodes of oedema and proteinuria. Corticosteroid usage has reduced the mortality rate in childhood nephrotic syndrome to around 3%, with infection remaining the most important cause of death. However corticosteroids have known adverse effects such as obesity, poor growth, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and adrenal suppression. The original treatment schedules for childhood nephrotic syndrome were developed in an ad hoc manner. The optimal doses and durations of corticosteroid therapy that are most beneficial and least harmful have not been clarified. Objectives: The aim of this review was to determine the benefits and harms of different corticosteroid regimens in preventing relapse in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS).
Extractions: Abstract from The Cochrane Library , Issue 1, 2003 Click here to order the full review Durkan A, Hodson E, Willis N, Craig J ABSTRACT A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 21 August 2001. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Eighty to ninety per cent children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) have one or more relapses. About half of these children relapse frequently and are at risk of the adverse effects of corticosteroids. Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive agents are used to prolong periods of remission in children, who relapse frequently. However these non-corticosteroid agents also have significant potential adverse effects. Currently there is no consensus as to the most appropriate second line agent in children who are steroid sensitive, but who continue to relapse. In this systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), the benefits and harms of these immunosuppressive agents are evaluated. Objectives: To evaluate the benefits and harms of non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive agents in relapsing SSNS in children.
Nephrotic Syndrome - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Genitourinary Kidney Disorders. nephrotic syndrome What is nephroticsyndrome? What are the different types of nephrotic syndrome? http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/urology/nephro.html
Extractions: What is nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the following symptoms that result from changes that occur to the small, functional structures in the kidneys, such as: What are the different types of nephrotic syndrome? The type of nephrotic syndrome that is most common in children is called idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. Idiopathic means that a disease occurs with no known cause. The most common type of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is called minimal-change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS). Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is more common in boys than girls. With MCNS, the child usually has relapses of the illness, but the disease can usually be managed and prognosis is good. In rare cases, a child may develop kidney failure that requires dialysis. There is a rare nephrotic syndrome present in the first week of life called "congenital nephrotic syndrome." Congenital nephrotic syndrome is inherited by an autosomal recessive gene, which means that males and females are equally affected, and the child inherited one copy of the gene from each parent, who are carriers. The chance for carrier parents to have a child with congenital nephrotic syndrome is one in four, or 25 percent, with each pregnancy. The outcome for this type of nephrotic syndrome is extremely poor.
Nutrition And Nephrotic Syndrome - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Nutrition and nephrotic syndrome Nutritional requirements for a child with nephroticsyndrome Children with nephrotic syndrome may have trouble regulating http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/urology/nephrodt.html
Extractions: Nutritional requirements for a child with nephrotic syndrome: Children with nephrotic syndrome may have trouble regulating their body's water balance. This can cause fluid retention (also known as edema). The diet for a child with nephrotic syndrome may include a sodium and fluid restriction. These restrictions in the diet may help to regulate your child's fluid balance. Any food that is liquid at room temperature counts as a fluid. This includes the following: Helpful hints for restricting your child's fluid intake: Your child's physician will discuss with you how much fluid your child should consume on a daily basis, based on his/her medical condition. The following recommendations may help with effectively monitoring and restricting your child's fluid intake. Consult your child's physician for additional information. Identify the amount of fluid your child's favorite glass or cup holds, so that you do not have to measure your fluids every time. Try using small glasses. Small amounts of fluid in a big glass look like less than small amounts of fluid in a small glass.
Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome Factsheet Congenital nephrotic syndrome. Download Factsheet. (48k). Feedback. If these arenot replaced, babies can become very sick. What is congenital nephrotic syndrome? http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/factsheets/illnesses/congenital_nephrotic_syndrome/
Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome nephrotic syndrome, Usually defined as urinary protein 3g perday, with hypoalbuminaemia, generalised oedema and, usually, hyperlipidaemia. http://www.rcpa.edu.au/pathman/nephroti.htm
Extractions: Nephrotic syndrome FBC and blood film . Renal loss of immunoglobulins and complement components may predispose to infection. Primary glomerular disease Glomerulonephritis esp Minimal change disease (children) Primary membranous GN Hereditary nephropathies eg Alport syndrome Glomerulopathy associated with other
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/library/blnephrotic_syndrome.htm?terms=nephrotic syn
Nephrotic Syndrome From Pediatrics / Nephrology nephrotic syndrome The word nephrosis, or what often is called primary nephroticsyndrome (PNS), has its origin in the early part of the 20th http://author.emedicine.com/PED/topic1564.htm
Extractions: Synonyms, Key Words, and Related Terms: NS, nephrosis, lipoid nephrosis, primary nephrotic syndrome, PNS, idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, INS, secondary nephrotic syndrome, 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 Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Authored by Luther Travis, MD , William W Glauser Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, Divisions of Nephrology and Diabetes, University of Texas Medical Branch and Children's Hospital Luther Travis, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:
Nephrotic Syndrome nephrotic syndrome. What is it? Nephrotic Also called nephrosis. Who getsit? People of any age and sex can develop nephrotic syndrome. However http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/no/nephroticsyndrome.htm
FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Nephrotic Syndrome An excerpt on nephrotic syndrome from the Disney Encyclopedia of Babyand Child Care. nephrotic syndrome, This is a kidney disorder http://familyfun.go.com/raisingkids/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_nephs/
Extractions: This is a kidney disorder in which the tiny filtering units in the kidney (the glomeruli) are damaged. This impairs the kidneys' ability to filter and excrete waste products and water into the urine. Protein escapes into the urine instead of recirculating back into the bloodstream, causing a protein deficiency. Fluid is retained in the body's tissues because of the low blood protein. The urine volume is reduced and the body becomes swollen. The cause of nephrotic syndrome is often obscure. If diagnosed and treated early, the disease usually resolves over time, although in rare cases it can become chronic. WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT THAT MY CHILD HAS NEPHROTIC SYNDROME?
Extractions: Abstract also available in Spanish Corticosteroid therapy for nephrotic syndrome in children (Cochrane Review) Hodson EM, Knight JF, Willis NS, Craig JC ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... About The Cochrane Library A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 23 September 2002. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: In nephrotic syndrome protein leaks from the blood to the urine through the glomeruli resulting in hypoproteinaemia and generalised oedema. Children with untreated nephrotic syndrome frequently die from infections. The majority of children with nephrotic syndrome respond to corticosteroids. However about 70% of children experience a relapsing course with recurrent episodes of oedema and proteinuria. Corticosteroid usage has reduced the mortality rate in childhood nephrotic syndrome to around 3%, with infection remaining the most important cause of death. However corticosteroids have known adverse effects such as obesity, poor growth, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis and adrenal suppression. The original treatment schedules for childhood nephrotic syndrome were developed in an ad hoc manner. The optimal doses and durations of corticosteroid therapy that are most beneficial and least harmful have not been clarified. Objectives: The aim of this review was to determine the benefits and harms of different corticosteroid regimens in preventing relapse in children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS).
Extractions: From The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2003 Non-corticosteroid treatment for nephrotic syndrome in children (Cochrane Review) Durkan A, Hodson E, Willis N, Craig J ABSTRACT Order full review View and/or submit comments What's new in this issue Search abstracts ... About The Cochrane Library A substantive amendment to this systematic review was last made on 21 August 2001. Cochrane reviews are regularly checked and updated if necessary. Background: Eighty to ninety per cent children with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) have one or more relapses. About half of these children relapse frequently and are at risk of the adverse effects of corticosteroids. Non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive agents are used to prolong periods of remission in children, who relapse frequently. However these non-corticosteroid agents also have significant potential adverse effects. Currently there is no consensus as to the most appropriate second line agent in children who are steroid sensitive, but who continue to relapse. In this systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs), the benefits and harms of these immunosuppressive agents are evaluated. Objectives: To evaluate the benefits and harms of non-corticosteroid immunosuppressive agents in relapsing SSNS in children.
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