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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staffSigns and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include:
- Swelling (edema), particularly around your eyes and in your ankles and feet
- Foam in the toilet water, which may be caused by excess protein in your urine
- Weight gain due to excess fluid retention
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.
References
- Nephrotic syndrome in adults. National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/nephrotic/index.htm. Accessed Oct. 15, 2009.
- Nephrotic syndrome. National Kidney Foundation. http://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/nephrotic.cfm. Accessed Oct. 15, 2009.
- Childhood nephrotic syndrome. National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/childkidneydiseases/nephrotic_syndrom/index.htm. Accessed Oct. 15, 2009.
- Hull RP, et al. Nephrotic syndrome in adults. BMJ. 2008;336:1185.
- Ferri FF. Nephrotic syndrome. In: Ferri FF. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2010. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby; 2009.
