Patient's question:
Dad recently had a health check-up and was found to have nephrotic syndrome. What causes nephrotic syndrome? Is it a serious illness? Does it require hospital treatment? Can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
The causes of nephrotic syndrome are divided into many types, including increased permeability of the glomerular basement membrane, leading to a clinical syndrome of "three highs and one low" characterized by massive proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, severe edema, and hyperlipidemia. The treatment for this condition is relatively chronic but not considered a serious illness. A combination of hormones and autoimmune agents is a good approach for treatment. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery and good health!