Nephrotic Syndrome and Medical Nutrition Therapy

Abstract

Nephrotic syndrome, a condition characterized by excessive protein loss from the body, can cause many defects in the organism. With not to treat nephroticsyndrome, it can lead to irreversible renal failure and may lead to health problems that may endanger the life of the individual in the later period. Proteinuria, edema, foamy urine are common symptoms of nephrotic syndrome. Thetreatment of nephrotic syndrome can be done by medical nutrition therapy, medical treatment, and immunosuppressive medical treatment. Medical nutrition therapy is of great importance for preventing progressive renal failure in patients with nephrotic syndrome. In patients with nephrotic syndrome, it is important to give enough energy to maintain the nitrogen balance. Adequate protein should be provided in order to prevent muscle loss and malnutrition and to balance proteinuria. Since one of the complications of nephrotic syndrome is hyperlipidemia, it is emphasized that the type and amount of dietary fat is also important. In conclusion, medical nutrition therapy is considered to be of great importance in the control of nephrotic syndrome which may cause kidney failure unless it can be treated. The aim of this review is to explain the medical nutrition therapy in nephrotic syndrome.