What is the cause of the peripheral edema that often manifests with glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome?.

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Shemona Puri · Answer 1 · 2023-01-31T17:11:58+0000

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Nephrotic syndrome (also called nephrosis) happens when your kidneys start losing large amounts of protein in your urine. As your kidneys get worse, extra fluids and salt build up in your body. This causes you to have swelling (edema), high blood pressure and higher levels of cholesterol.

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What is the cause of the peripheral edema that often manifests with glomerulonephritis and nephrotic syndrome?.

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