Monday, November 26, 2012
PRESENTATION OF RENAL DISEASE
Acute or chronic renal failure:
Nephrotic Syndrome: Proteinuria> 3g/24h. causingg hypoalbuminaemia and oedema .
Often associated with ^ cholesterol. cause:
Presentation:-Swelling of eyelids and face:"Ascietes , peripheral oedema,urine forth due to protein. Nephrotic crisis " unwell with oedema, anorexia,vomiting, pleural effusion, and muscle wasting.
Investigation:- Urine-24h. urine collection for protein and creatinine clearance
microscopy for red cells casts, Blood- U&E,creatinine,Albumin, Cholesterol, FBC, ESR.
Management:- Refer all suspected case of nephrotic syndrome to a renal physician.
Complication:-
< Thromboembolism
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