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Nephrotic syndrome

is a collection of symptoms due to kidney damage. This includes in the urine, low blood albumin levels, high blood lipids, and significant swelling. Other symptoms may include weight gain, feeling tired, and foamy urine. may include blood , , and high blood pressure.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Swelling, weight gain, feeling tired, foamy urine

Causes — why it happens

·Focal segmental , membranous , minimal change disease, ,

How it's found

·Urine testing, kidney

Treatment

·Directed at underlying cause

Complications

·Blood , , high blood pressure

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