What Is Nephrotic Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Symptoms
Nephrotic syndrome itself is going to cause a number of symptoms. Among these is urine that appears to be foamy. This is down to the higher than usual levels of protein in the urine. This is a fairly common symptom and is also sometimes causes by dehydration.
Other symptoms include weight gain as the body is retaining more fluids than usual. The patient is also likely to be feeling very fatigued. Some patients will also begin to lose their appetite, which can add to the fatigue.
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