The Diagnosis of Nephrotic Syndrome

Due to early symptoms of kidney disease is not obvious, many people are ignored, and nephrotic syndrome should be how to diagnose?Experts tell you below, nephrotic syndrome diagnostic criteria.

What are the criteria for the diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome

1, routine urine examination: through qualitative urine protein, urine sediment microscopy, glomerular lesions can preliminary judgment whether exist.

2, determination of blood lipids: nephrotic syndrome patients often have lipid metabolism disorder, elevated blood lipids.

3, kidney check: do project for urea nitrogen (bun), creatinine (SCR), it is often do one project, used to determine whether the kidney damage and its extent.
4, determination of plasma protein: nephrotic syndrome, plasma albumin less than 30 g is essential to diagnosis.

5, 24 hours urinary protein quantitative: nephrotic syndrome patients, 24 hours urinary protein quantitative more than 3, 5 g is the prerequisite of diagnosis.

6, hemorheology examination: nephrotic syndrome patients blood often is in a state of high pour-point, increased blood viscosity.This examination will help understanding of the situation.

7, electrolyte and co2 binding force (co2 - cp) : used to understand whether there is a disorder of electrolyte imbalance and acid-base balance, in order to rectify.


For kidney disease, in addition to know kidney disease diagnosis method, should also understand kidney disease common sense, form good habits, a healthy diet for kidney disease prevention can play a very important role.If you have any questions, you can contact me.