* Swelling around the eyes, face, feet and ankles.
* A urine test will show high protein levels.
* A blood test will show low protein levels and high cholesterol.
How will I know if I have nephrotic syndrome?
Your doctor can do a couple of tests to find out if you have nephrotic syndrome.
First, the doctor will test a sample of your urine for protein. If this test is positive for protein, the doctor will want to test your urine again. You may be asked to collect your urine for 24 hours at home. Your doctor will check to see how much protein is in this 24-hour sample.
If the protein level is high in the 24-hour sample, your doctor may do a blood test. Low protein and high cholesterol in your blood test may be further signs of nephrotic syndrome.
If a diagnosis is still unclear, your doctor may ask that you have a biopsy. This means that a tiny piece of your kidney will be removed and viewed under a microscope. Usually, this can be done with a needle and does not require surgery. A kidney biopsy may also help the doctor find any underlying problems.
* A urine test will show high protein levels.
* A blood test will show low protein levels and high cholesterol.
How will I know if I have nephrotic syndrome?
Your doctor can do a couple of tests to find out if you have nephrotic syndrome.
First, the doctor will test a sample of your urine for protein. If this test is positive for protein, the doctor will want to test your urine again. You may be asked to collect your urine for 24 hours at home. Your doctor will check to see how much protein is in this 24-hour sample.
If the protein level is high in the 24-hour sample, your doctor may do a blood test. Low protein and high cholesterol in your blood test may be further signs of nephrotic syndrome.
If a diagnosis is still unclear, your doctor may ask that you have a biopsy. This means that a tiny piece of your kidney will be removed and viewed under a microscope. Usually, this can be done with a needle and does not require surgery. A kidney biopsy may also help the doctor find any underlying problems.
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