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 56 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Dr. Ricardo Huerta Figueroa
Dr. Jose Gregorio Arellano Aguilar
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.