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Nephrotic Syndrome - Coggle Diagram
Nephrotic Syndrome
Definition
Not a disease but a complication of any disease that causes severe damage to the glomerular capillary membrane.
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Etiology
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- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
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Pathophysiology
- Decreased protein in the blood
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To compensate the pretein lost, liver produces albumin
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- Leakage of protein into urine
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- Increased permeability of the nephron
- Damage to the glomerular capillary membrane
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Complications
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- Accelerated atherosclerosis
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Managements
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Nutrition- Low sodium, high protein and low fats
Nursing- I/O chart, weight