Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder defined by collection of symptoms such as proteinuria, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminia, edema, and various other complications. It develops following a pathological injury caused to the renal glomeruli, which damages the basement membrane in the renal glomeruli. The renal glomeruli filter waste and excess water from the blood. Risk factors for nephrotic syndrome may be a primary cause, with the disease being specific to the kidneys. Secondary factors ... Read more