Nephrotic syndrome overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

It is Not to be confused with nephritic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a nonspecific disorder in which the kidneys are damaged, causing them to leak large amounts of protein (at least 3 grams per day) from the blood into the urine.

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Primary Prevention

Appropriate treatment of conditions that can cause nephrotic syndrome may help prevent the syndrome.