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

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WHAT IS NEPHROTIC SYNDROME?

Nephrotic syndrome occurs when the kidneys leak large amounts of protein (mostly albumin) into the urine. Protein lost in the urine results in a lower level of proteins in the blood. It is these proteins in the blood which help to hold water within the blood vessels. Therefore, when the protein level is very low, water passes into the tissues and this is recognised as swelling (oedema).

NKF Controlled Document No. 130, CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME — A guide to the treatment of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome — What is Nephrotic Syndrome?, 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.

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