Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite hasn't been good, and I've been a bit swollen all over. I feel weak. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. I'm asking if nephrotic syndrome can cause the face to become larger?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to what you said about nephrotic syndrome, the function of the kidneys has declined, leading to a disorder in the decomposition and metabolism of water and sodium, causing excessive fluid to remain in the body, resulting in facial edema and a natural increase in facial size. Some toxic substances cannot be decomposed and metabolized by the kidneys, which may lead to pale skin and hyperpigmentation. The treatment primarily focuses on corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents as the foundation.