to
diagnose nephrotic syndrome, the professional must order diagnostic
tests:
Urine
tests (to
check for protein).
Blood
tests
(to check the levels of cholesterol and a special blood protein called
albumin).
Renal
ultrasound
- It is an unobtrusive test which uses a transducer. It passes over the
kidney and produces sound waves, which bounce off of the kidney and then
transmit a picture of the organ (kidney) on a video screen. By this
test the professional can determine the size and shape of the kidney.
Also, this test is used to detect a mass, kidney stone, cyst, or other
obstruction or abnormality.
Renal
biopsy
- In this case, the professional takes a small sample of kidney
tissue through a needle. Then, the sample is sent for special testing
to determine the specific disease.
Measurement
of blood pressure
Home
care after diagnosis.
Doctor's
treatment.
Cortisone
or immunosuppressive drugs to reduce kidney inflammation.
Diuretics,
including potassium-saving diuretics, to reduce fluid retention.
