Nephrotic syndrome is a common renal disease, not an independent disease, but a group of symptoms of glomerular disease. The incidence of nephrotic syndrome can have many complications, which are very harmful, so it is necessary to pay more attention. So, what are the common complications of nephrotic syndrome?
What are the common complications of nephrotic syndrome
Infection is one of the complications of nephrotic syndrome, mainly due to the loss of a large amount of immunoglobulin from the urine, resulting in a decrease in plasma protein, which affects antibody formation. The use of adrenocortical hormones and cytotoxic drugs reduces the overall resistance of patients and is highly susceptible to infections, such as skin infections, primary peritonitis, respiratory tract infections, urinary system infections, and even sepsis.
"The common complications of nephrotic syndrome also include acute renal failure, mainly due to massive proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, and hyperlipidemia. The body is often in a state of low blood volume and hypercoagulability. When vomiting, diarrhea, and the use of antihypertensive drugs and diuretics for large amounts of diuresis can cause a sudden decrease in renal blood perfusion, which in turn reduces the glomerular filtration rate, leading to acute renal failure.". In addition, acute renal failure can also be induced by factors such as renal interstitial edema and tubular blockage caused by protein concentration in nephrotic syndrome.
The onset of coronary heart disease can also lead to the onset of nephrotic syndrome, which is another common complication of nephrotic syndrome and poses great harm. Patients with nephrotic syndrome often have hyperlipidemia and hypercoagulable blood conditions, which predispose them to coronary heart disease. It has been reported that the incidence of myocardial infarction in patients with nephrotic syndrome is 8 times higher than in normal people. Coronary heart disease has become the third cause of death in nephrotic syndrome.
The above has described in detail what common complications are associated with nephrotic syndrome, and I believe everyone has a better understanding. Patients with nephrotic syndrome should attach great importance to it, understand the common complications of nephrotic syndrome, and once found, actively treat it to avoid causing more serious consequences.