This article explains some important differences between nephrotic and nephritic syndrome.
Nephrotic syndrome develops when the damage to the glomeruli results in massive protein loss and generalized edema. It can be caused by a variety of conditions in adults, such as amyloidosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, diabetes, etc. It is also caused by minimal change disease. Over time, nephrotic syndrome results in high blood pressure stimulating the kidneys to produce more renin. Unfortunately, the adrenal glands release more aldosterone to retain more sodium and water, which further adds to swelling in the body.
Nephritic syndrome is inflammation of the glomeruli and overall impaired kidney function. The most common cause of the nephritic syndrome is immunoglobulin nephropathy or IgA nephropathy. Although some other causes also allow blood loss, include postinfectious glomerulonephritis and lupus nephritis. Nephritic syndrome is characterized by too low urine output, hypertension, and hematuria. Hematuria is the major aspect of nephritic syndrome. Although edema is also present in nephritic syndrome, it is not a compulsion. Increased BUN and creatinine and red blood cells also come along with the nephritic syndrome.
About Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a condition that delineates significant loss of protein from the blood. The absence of a protein called albumin from the blood is characterized by a condition called hypoalbuminemia. The definition of the nephrotic syndrome includes both proteinuria, more than 3.5g per day, and hypoalbuminemia (less than 30 g/L).
Albumin is a protein that prevents fluid from skipping or running into the cells and tissues. In the absence of albumin, more fluid stays in the cells, leading to high blood pressure over time and perhaps the reason for a sudden increase in weight. Hypoalbuminemia is also associated with the risk of swelling or edema (due to a decrease in oncotic pressure). It can be life-threatening if protein loss is not controlled at the right time with the nephrotic syndrome ayurvedic medicine. The treatment ensures improvement in the kidney’s filters so that you can get better.
Symptoms
• Peripheral edema
• Facial edema, puffiness around the eyes
• Frothiness of urine
• Fatigue
• Poor appetite
• Recurrent infections as triggered by immune dysfunction
• Venous or arterial thrombosis due to hypercoagulability
• Shortness of breath
• Frothy appearance
• Smelly urine
• Lipiduria
• Xanthelasma and/or xanthoma
Nephritic syndrome
Nephritic syndrome is a condition that involves hematuria mainly, while moderate proteinuria is also visible. Nephritic syndrome is typically less than 3.5g/L/day protein loss.
Symptoms
• Haematuria (can be microscopic or gross hematuria)
• Edema (lesser than nephrotic syndrome)
• Reduced urine output
• Nonspecific symptoms (such as reduced appetite, fatigue, nausea, muscle cramps)
• Less urine output, typically less than 300mls/day
Treatment
Since nephrotic and nephritic syndrome both impute to impaired kidney function, you may need treatment for Nephritic or Nephrotic syndrome ayurvedic treatment. The treatment applies to improve the filters within and soothes any inflammation. The ayurvedic treatment strengthens the kidneys and no specific part of the kidneys. Taking this treatment also ensures the detoxifications of the renal. Often, untreated nephrotic or nephritic syndrome leads to chronic kidney disease if you do not take treatment for three months. So, treatment is necessary to ensure proper kidney function.
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