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Nephrotic syndrome
Disease Category: Nephrotic Syndrome
A group of symptoms caused by a variety of disorders that damage the kidneys. These symptoms include proteinuria (proteins in the urine), hypoproteinemia (low blood protein levels), high triglyceride (a type of fatty substance in the blood) levels, hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol levels), swelling, and increased risk for blood clots. Some kidney disorders are associated with diseases such as lupus, diabetes, and cancer; infections such as strep throat, mononucleosis, or hepatitis (liver infection); and use of certain drugs.