Nephrotic syndrome history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, Serge Korjian

Overview

Symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include edema, dyspnea, abdominal fullness, anorexia, and fatigue.

Symptoms

• Swelling, especially in the lower extremities and genitals or anasarca
• Dyspnea suggestive of pleural effusion
• Abdominal fullness suggestive of ascites
• Symptoms of high blood pressure, such as headache and visual disturbance
• Symptoms of proteinuria, such as foamy urine
• Weight gain
• Fatigue
• Anorexia
• Features of systemic disease
• Drug history
• Symptoms of associated complications, such as symptoms of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary edema