Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic Syndrome - Symptoms

Nephrotic Syndrome - How to prevent?

Nephrotic Syndrome - Diagnosis

Urine tests to determine the amount of protein in the urine
Blood tests to assess kidney function, look for auto-antibodies, and other associated conditions such as viral infections
Imaging of the kidneys and other organs if necessary
Kidney biopsy is a procedure done under local anesthesia and guided by ultrasound to obtain a small sample of kidney tissue for microscopic examination

Find out more about the kidney biopsy through this link https://youtu.be/maZtXG-NtV0

Nephrotic Syndrome - Preparing for surgery

Nephrotic Syndrome - Post-surgery care

Nephrotic Syndrome - Other Information

Article contributed by Renal Medicine, Singapore General Hospital

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