Discussion Nephrotic syndrome is urinary excretion of more than 3 grams of protein per day due to a glomerular disorder together with edema and hypoalbuminemia. It also includes low protein levels in the blood, high cholesterol levels and a high triglyceride level. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by different disorders that damage the kidneys. This damage leads to the release of too much protein in the urine. It is more common among children and has both primary and secondary causes.
Common primary causes of nephrotic syndrome include kidney diseases such as minimal change nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, and focal glomerulosclerosis. Secondary causes include systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, lupus erythematosus, and amyloidosis.
Common primary causes of nephrotic syndrome include kidney diseases such as minimal change nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, and focal glomerulosclerosis. Secondary causes include systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, lupus erythematosus, and amyloidosis.