How to Deal with Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic Syndrome is characterized by the damage of the filtering units of kidneys and a high level of protein occurs in urine. Then how to deal with nephrotic syndrome?
How does nephrotic syndrome happen?
Nephrotic syndrome is not a specific kidney disease. It can occur in any kidney disease that damages the filtering units in a certain way that allows them to leak protein into the urine. Some of the diseases that cause nephrotic syndrome, such as nephritis, affect only the kidney. Other diseases that cause nephrotic syndrome, such as diabetes and lupus, affect other parts of the body as well.
how to deal with nephrotic syndrome?
If your nephrotic syndrome is caused by a disease that has no specific treatment, help may still be available. Reducing salt in your diet will help to control the edema. Your doctor may also prescribe diuretics (water pills) to help with the swelling. The doctor may also prescribe the use of certain medicines that can reduce the protein in your urine. Although the syndrome is caused by the loss of protein into your urine, eating a high-protein diet does not help and may actually make matters worse. If the level of fats in your blood is too high, your doctor may recommend treatment for the increased levels of fat in your blood. you can consult “Are High Protein Foods Allowed with Nephrotic Syndrome”for more information.

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