Question
My uncle was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome by the hospital at the end of last year. I would like to ask, what is the definition of nephrotic syndrome?
Answer
Hello, nephrotic syndrome refers to an increased permeability of the glomeruli, manifested by large amounts of proteinuria, edema, elevated blood lipids, and hypoalbuminemia. Generally, hypoalbuminemia is characterized by albumin levels above 30g/L, and significant proteinuria is defined as more than 3.5 grams/24 hours. Active treatment is currently required to avoid recurrence or exacerbation of the condition.