What Is Nephrotic Syndrome?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Complications
Nephrotic syndrome does have the potential to become something quite severe. It can lead to chronic kidney disease, for example, as well as acute kidney injury. Both of these can affect the patient’s ability to filter their blood, resulting in a number of further unwelcome symptoms.
Losing too many proteins through the urine can cause malnutrition in some cases, while a build up of body fluids can cause a high blood pressure. Blood clots are also more likely, and the patient will also be more likely to develop infections. High levels of cholesterol are another symptom associated with the condition.
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