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Child Has Swelling In Eyes, Loss Of Weight And Cold After Receiving Treatment For Nephrotic Syndrome. What Is The Reason?

Hi Sir, my 3years old child is a patient of nephrptic syndrome. his first episode was completed in jan 2013 and after complete treatment he had first relapse in June 2013. he took proper doses of tablet delta cartile, when he comes on 1 tablet dose every alternate day, his albumin again comes on (+++), i took him to the doctor who advised for 3 tablets every alternate day, but depite taking this dose, his position is same and also has swelling on his eyes, his weight is 15.5 kg. nowadays he is also suffering with Cold. plz guide me.
regards: Rao Fahim
posted on Sun, 8 Dec 2013
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Dear Mam ,

If he has so much proteinuria , it's evident that he has low serum albumin (protein) levels , leading to swelling around eyes (peri-orbital edema).

Steroids are also used for treatment of Nephrotic syndrome , they themself can cause swelling over body.

Taking Steroids can lower down the immunity , leading to various infections.

I suppose , you should discuss in detail and send us the reports and you should consult a nephrologist.

Wish your child a speedy recovery
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Child Has Swelling In Eyes, Loss Of Weight And Cold After Receiving Treatment For Nephrotic Syndrome. What Is The Reason?

Dear Mam , If he has so much proteinuria , it s evident that he has low serum albumin (protein) levels , leading to swelling around eyes (peri-orbital edema). Steroids are also used for treatment of Nephrotic syndrome , they themself can cause swelling over body. Taking Steroids can lower down the immunity , leading to various infections. I suppose , you should discuss in detail and send us the reports and you should consult a nephrologist. Wish your child a speedy recovery