Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome
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Minimal change nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disease in which the organ's tiny filters allow large amounts of protein to leak into the urine. It is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in childhood, although it can also occur in adults.
Common symptoms: swelling in the face, the eyelids, the legs, or the abdomen, foamy urine, and weight gain from fluid retention.
Why is it called this? It gets that name because, when the kidney tissue is observed under the microscope, the changes seen are very subtle.
Which specialist treats it? The nephrologist, the pediatric nephrologist, and the internist are the ones who study and follow up on this condition. If unexplained swelling or very foamy urine appears, it is advisable to consult in order to assess kidney function with due attention.
Data on 60 doctors who treat minimal change nephrotic syndrome
Which specialist treats minimal change nephrotic syndrome?
Minimal change nephrotic syndrome is diagnosed and treated by a nephrologist, a specialist in kidney disease. If you have swelling in your legs and eyelids along with foamy urine, see this specialist. You can find nephrologists near you through our directory.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in minimal change nephrotic syndrome
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Roberto Galindo Lopez
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Dulce Paola Grajales Garcia
Frequently asked questions
What is minimal change nephrotic syndrome?
Minimal change nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disease in which the organ's tiny filters allow large amounts of protein to leak into the urine. It is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in childhood, although it can also occur in adults.
Which doctor treats minimal change nephrotic syndrome?
Minimal change nephrotic syndrome is diagnosed and treated by a nephrologist, a specialist in kidney disease. If you have swelling in your legs and eyelids along with foamy urine, see this specialist. You can find nephrologists near you through our directory.