is periorbital edema a sure sign of nephrotic syndrome? what are other causes?

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what can cause periorbital edema or swelling around the eyes? is periorbital edema in a toddler a sure sign of nephrotic syndrome?
While a definite symptom of nephrotic syndrome, could also be symptom of other conditions, including thyroid problems and heart problems. Consult with an expert.  (+ info)

What is Nephrotic Syndrome & where is place of treatment for it in India / South India?

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nephrotic syndrome is a disease where the kidneys are damaged and cause protein in the urine. it is most common in ages 1 to 8 but can happen to anyone. i just have one thing to say..... PLZ TAKE UR MEDS CORRECTLY I CANT STRESS HOW IMPORTANT IT IS..... IF U DONT THINGS COULD GO BADLY WRONG. there are many causes for it, and doctors really arent sure for some people what did cause it, the most common though is mcd (minimal change disease) mine was cause from fsgs (focal segmental glomerulosclerosis) which is scarring of the kidneys. they say most kids grow out of it but some do not.....

as far as trying to find treatment in india/south india i have no idea im very sry.  (+ info)

I am to PCS soon curious if gaining military doctor (pediatrician) would be able to treat nephrotic syndrome?

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I am Air Force getting ready to PCS and my son was recently diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome (minimal change disease) and has about another month of medicine before he is done, and has responded well to the medicine. I know there is a possibility of a relapse. Where I am PCS'ing to along with the pediatrician there is a Navy urologist there who could also help. I am curious if this would have to be treated directly by a doctor who specializes in nephrology or would the pediatrican there be able to handle this problem. I haven't seen anything that I have read or been told by my pediatrican here that would make me think that there would be a problem. I am looking for anybody who has had to deal with this problem before especially EFMP related PCS move.
Have you had your son's doctor inquire as to the expertise of the staff at your receiving base? If they do not have someone there with the necessary credentials, that can be a valid criteria for getting your PCS orders changed. I have seen that happen many times where orders get changed to bases where specialized care is available to meet a particular family health care need.

Another question is what type of pediatric resources are available in the civilian community there? If the base does not have the medical staff necessary for his care, you have a valid TRICARE referral to a civilian doctor. That is another option and a question that you need to explore.

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short course of hydrocortisone in nephrotic syndrome not responding to prednisolone?

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similarities between acute glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome?

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Who knows about nephrotic syndrome?

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Okay, so I've got nephrotic syndrome and they just did a kidney biopsy. I've been doing research, and they say that sometimes the doctors will give you diuretics (water pills) and possibly put you on a diet, so you can lose all of that extra water weight your body is carrying around. I'm just wondering, after the doctors give me all this stuff, IF that's the treatment, how long will it take for me to lose all this excess water weight?
Nephrotic syndrome is caused by a variety of kidney diseases, and its main feature is loss of large amounts of protein in the urine. The most common cause is diabetic nephropathy (in people, who have diabetes, obviously), but there are a dozen other things that can lead to it: minimal change disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, membranous nephropathy, amyloidosis, lupus nephritis, hepatitis B or C related kidney disease, HIV, etc., etc.

People with nephrotic syndrome often develop swelling due to salt retention in the body. Diuretics and low-salt diet are only meant to symptomatically help with the swelling (edema), they will not fix the underlying problem. How quickly you will lose weight really depends on how much you have gained, how compliant you will be with the diet, and what's the dose of diuretics you're taking. Probably several weeks to a month if there are no complicating factors. Buy a scale and check your weights daily to monitor progress.

The reason you had the biopsy is to figure out exactly what is the disease process causing the nephrotic syndrome in your case, to determine the optimal treatment for the underlying disease (e.g. immunosuppression in case of lupus), and help determine the prognosis in terms of development and progression of kidney failure.

Make sure you read up on nephrotic syndrome online from some reputable source, write down questions and discuss them with your kidney doctor in detail when you next see him.  (+ info)

My 8 yerar old son has been suffering nephrotic syndrome for 5 years....What is the cause of nephrotic syndrom

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Why does it begin......
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What is NEPHROTIC SYNDROME in children & where is place of treatment for it in India / South India?

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Nephrotic syndrome 4 years old?

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My little brother has just been diagnosticated with nephrotic syndrome. He is 4 years old and he is under a treatment for 7 days. If it don't get well he will be sent to a child hospital.
I've read an article in wikipedia but i want to be sure

Could you please tell me if tha'ts something severe or life threatening please?? I really love my brother so please if you are a specialist it's better. Please help me i'm really concerned.
Nephrotic syndrome is not a disease in the usual sense you understand disease. It's more of a symptom that something is wrong. In this case, the kidneys are filtering out protein, too much protein, when they shouldn't be. Protein in the blood helps the body maintain the water balance inside the cells, so when the kidneys filter it out, the water in the body can't move out and become urine. That's why your brother probably looks kind of swollen and bloated. Nobody really knows what causes it to happen, and it is a very common kidney problem with young children his age. It's also more common to see in boys than in girls. The doctors will treat him with drugs, a type of steroid, to help his body keep hold of the protein and stop the kidneys from filtering it out. He may need to take it for a while, and then they will gradually stop him taking it. He may have another relapse, but then again he may not. Either way, the condition is treatable. The good news is that nephrotic syndrome tends to disappear as you get older, and most children do not have permanent kidney damage from it. It is a serious problem if it's not treated and controlled, but once they start treating it and know what to look out for, it can be helped. Your brother is seriously sick at the moment, but since he's been treated, he should get better. There are specialists at the children's hospital who will know even more about it, and have other things they can do to help him. I know it worries you, though. He will need lots of special attention in the next few months, and but the best medicine you can give him is lots of love, hugs and kisses. That is always the best medicine of all.  (+ info)

i had kidney problem call nephrotic syndrome since 1981. What kind of medicine available to me ?

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my son had nephrotic syndrome when he was 1 year old he is now 18 and for 16 years of his life he was on steroids, and imuran, and lasix, your doing well if you are not on any medication. My son when he turned 17 last year had to have a kidney transplant his kidneys were no longer filtering out the bad stuff so he had surgery to remove both kidneys and did dialysis for two weeks then had his kidney transplant his dad was his donor and so far thank god is doing well.
I would suggest seeing a renal doctor if you are not seeing one already and they will do tests on you and prescribe the medication that you need.
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