Does Kidney Biopsy Cause Damage to the Kidney?

Kidney biopsy causes minimal damage to the kidney, involving only a small amount of kidney tissue. However, it should only be performed after confirming that urine protein levels are 3+ or higher, both kidneys are of normal size, and blood tests are normal. Only under these conditions is kidney biopsy safe and necessary. It is recommended to consult with a kidney specialist.
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Does Kidney Syndrome Lead to Vomiting?

Patients with kidney syndrome may experience vomiting during the period of taking steroids, which is caused by medication side effects. It is recommended to take the medication after meals or under the guidance of a doctor, and to consider adding stomach medicine.
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Does Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome Have a Genetic Component?

Pediatric nephrotic syndrome is caused by various reasons and factors leading to increased permeability of the glomerular basement membrane, resulting in a significant loss of protein from the blood into the urine. The main clinical diagnostic symptoms include 1) marked edema: a concave swelling that typically starts from the eyelids and gradually spreads throughout the body; 2) large amounts of proteinuria: the child’s urine has an excessive amount of foam; 3) most kidney disease syndromes do not have obvious symptoms, but about 30% of pediatric nephrotic syndrome cases are primary, with the main inflammation being an increase in glomerular basement membrane permeability. Clinical diagnosis often shows a series of symptoms, including large amounts of proteinuria, low albuminemia, hypercholesterolemia, significant concave edema, and renal dysfunction.
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