What are the odds of getting nephrotic syndrome?

Nephrotic syndrome is not very common in children. On average, fewer than 5 in 100,000 children worldwide develop nephrotic syndrome each year.

How common is nephrotic syndrome in adults?

Nephrotic syndrome has an incidence of three new cases per 100 000 each year in adults. It is a relatively rare way for kidney disease to manifest compared with reduced kidney function or microalbuminuria as a complication of systemic diseases, such as diabetes and raised blood pressure.

How do you get nephrotic syndrome?

Nephrotic syndrome is usually caused by damage to the clusters of small blood vessels in your kidneys that filter waste and excess water from your blood. The condition causes swelling, particularly in your feet and ankles, and increases the risk of other health problems.

How do people live with nephrotic syndrome?

Treatment of nephrotic syndrome General measures include reducing salt intake and water (diuretic) tablets to reduce swelling. Blood thinning drugs may be used to reduce the risk of blood clots and cholesterol lowering tablets may also be prescribed.

Can nephrotic syndrome go away?

Does the disease ever go away? Sometimes. Even though the nephrotic syndrome does not have a specific cure, the majority of children “outgrow” this disease in their late teens or in early adulthood.

Is nephrotic syndrome life expectancy?

Prognosis. Congenital nephrotic syndrome may be successfully controlled in some cases with early and aggressive treatment, including early kidney transplantation, but many cases are fatal within the first year.

How long can a person with nephrotic syndrome live?

Although nephrotic syndrome can be a serious condition most people respond well to treatment and can live essentially a normal life particular if the condition goes into remission. Depending on the cause patients may respond to treatment within a few days but may take several weeks or even months.