A kidney condition known as nephrotic syndrome is brought on by damage to the blood vessels that filter the body’s waste and extra water. The illness makes your body excrete more protein in your urine. It is a kidney condition that can affect both children and adults. However, a healthy diet and prompt medical attention can be used to alleviate the kidney damage brought on by nephrotic syndrome.
Nephrotic Syndrome: What is it?
Symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include:
High quantities of protein in the urine is referred to as proteinuria.
Decreased blood protein levels because of urine protein excretion are known as hypoalbuminemia.
Your legs, feet, or ankles may swell as a result of edema. Deficiency of protein in the blood results in fluid leakage into the tissues, which causes them to enlarge.
High Cholesterol Levels – The body produces excessive amounts of some body fats when there is insufficient protein in the blood.
Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome
Foamy urine.
Swelling of your feet, legs, ankles, and sometimes even hands and face.
High blood pressure or cholesterol.
Fatigue.
Loss of appetite.
Feeling full at all times.
Diet plays an important role in treating nephrotic syndrome. Ask your dietitian to make a proper diet chart for you with low sodium content.
A low-sodium diet can prevent fluid retention in your body. Your dietitian will decide how much salt you should consume. You should limit sodium intake to 400 milligrams per meal. You should check the sodium content of any food before consuming it.
Treatment
The medicines used to treat nephrotic syndrome are the following:
Diuretics (water pills) like Spironolactone and Furosemide.
Anticoagulants (blood thinners) like Warfarin and Heparin.
Statins (cholesterol-reducing medications) like Atorvastatin.
Immune system suppressants like Corticosteroids.
Blood pressure medicines to control loss of protein.
