Nephrotic syndrome occurs when the filters in the kidney leak an excessive amount of protein. The level of protein in the blood then falls and this allows fluid to leak across very small blood vessels into the tissues.
Sites 4
- Dr Hull Encyclopedia A description of nephrotic syndrome with a look at the causes and treatments.
- The NephCure Foundation Information on research, treatment and coping with Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS.
- General Practice Notebook - Nephrotic syndrome Clinically-oriented information.
- Pediatric Oncall Information about diet and nephrotic syndrome.