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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

WHAT IS NEPHROTIC SYNDROME?


Nephrotic Sydnrome is a condition of the kidneys which causes a loss of protein. 

This leads to a decrease of protein in the blood as too much escapes through urination.

Someone with the condition can lose up to 25 times more protein through urination in a 24-hour period than someone without it.

Symptoms include fatigue, fluid retention or swelling, stomach pain, dizziness and a range of other ailments.

 It can lead to blood clots, infections and kidney failure.

Treatments include medications, change in diet, or in more extreme cases like Jonah Lumo's, kidney transplants. 

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