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What Is The Remedy For Nephrotic Syndrome ? Whom Can I Consult ?

Sir,My son suffering from swelling around eyes,loss of urine ,since age of 2.5 years now he is in 7 years old ,after consulting with doctor said he is patient of nephrotic syndrome ,he is adviced for 50 mg omnacartil daily for one month , recently due to albumin in urine is ++++. Can u suggest me for second openion ,and suggest for hospital or doctor for the same please . R.K.Jain email-jainrajkishore@rediffmail.com
Mon, 11 Jul 2011
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General Surgeon 's  Response
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Thanks for your query.     

He is a confirmed case of nephrotic syndrome as urine albumin ++++ shows .steroids are generally given to patient of nephrotic syndrome. You can consult some good nephrologist near by you,as there are many nephrologist in India.
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
u need to consult other nephrologist for second opinion
omnacortil is the right drug for nephrotic syndrome
if there is present of infection then he may also need antibiotic tab.
other medicine he may need
-furesemide
-antihyperlipidemia
they can be given after all reports .
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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
steroid has many side effect like
-gastritis
-high sugar level
-poor wound healing
-kidney damage
-hormonal changes
-bone marrow changes
-cataract
-other systemic side effect
but we should see the risk benefit ratio .
so in ur case we cant drop sterois ,its must and life saving drug
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What Is The Remedy For Nephrotic Syndrome ? Whom Can I Consult ?

Hello Thanks for your query. He is a confirmed case of nephrotic syndrome as urine albumin ++++ shows .steroids are generally given to patient of nephrotic syndrome. You can consult some good nephrologist near by you,as there are many nephrologist in India. ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”