What Is Nephrotic Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Minimal Change Disease
Minimal change disease is a condition that is difficult to understand because, when the patient’s kidney is closely examined, nothing appears to be wrong with it. Regardless, patients with the condition will have abnormally functioning kidneys. Where nephrotic syndrome is concerned, minimal change disease is the most common underlying cause.
Despite the cause not being known, the condition is known to be related to tumors, some medications, allergic reactions, and viral infections. The symptoms include, but are not limited to, weight gain, edema, high cholesterol levels, foamy urine, and nephrotic syndrome. The condition is treatable, is not usually dangerous, and kidney failure is rare.
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