Nephrotic syndrome
| Nephrotic syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | Nephrotic syndrome |
| Short definition | nephrotic syndrome - (pronounced) (neh-FRAH-tik SIN-drom) combination of symptoms caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels in the kidney that filter waste and excess fluid from the blood and send it to the bladder as urine. Signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include higher-than-normal levels of protein in the urine, and fat and cholesterol in the blood. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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nephrotic syndrome - (pronounced) (neh-FRAH-tik SIN-drom) combination of symptoms caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels in the kidney that filter waste and excess fluid from the blood and send it to the bladder as urine. Signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include higher-than-normal levels of protein in the urine, and fat and cholesterol in the blood. Swelling, particularly in the legs, feet, or ankles, may occur. Nephrotic syndrome can be caused by certain diseases that only affect the kidneys, or by infections, immune system disorders (such as lupus), certain genetic disorders, and other diseases or conditions, such as cancer, diabetes, and amyloidosis. It can also be caused by taking certain medications. Nephrotic syndrome can occur in both children and adults
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Nephrotic syndrome
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