CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
A guide to the treatment of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome

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INTRODUCTION

You have recently learned that your child has Nephrotic Syndrome. This causes problems which require special attention. Hopefully as your child grows older the nephrotic syndrome will become less troublesome.

This information has been prepared to help parents understand the treatment and management of childhood Nephrotic Syndrome.

NKF Controlled Document No. 129, CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME — A guide to the treatment of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome — Introduction, written 10 September 2004. Last reviewed 1 December 2008.

Content compiled by members of the Children’s Renal & Urology Unit, QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals.

The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only. Patients are advised to seek further information from their own doctor.

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