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Nephrotic syndrome - Symptom

Alternative Names

Nephrosis

Symptoms:

Signs and tests:

Physical examination can detect some symptoms. Other symptoms and signs of causative disorders can also be found with examination.

Urinalysis reveals large amounts of urine protein. Fats are often also present in the urine.

Tests to rule out various causes may include the following:

This disease may also alter the results of the following tests:
  • Reviewed last on: 8/14/2007
  • Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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