• Edema: Swelling of various parts of the body is one of the most important symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome. Edema is seen in:
  • Face and around the eyes (periorbital edema)
  • Legs, especially feet and ankles (pedal edema)
  • Abdomen, causing abdominal distension
• Frothy urine: This occurs due to high protein (especially albumin) content in the urine.
• Weight gain: Swelling of the body due to fluid retention leads to increased weight.
• Loss of appetite, lethargy and tiredness are also important symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome.
• Children with Nephrotic Syndrome may suffer from diarrhea and vomiting.
• Some people may develop white lines on the nails (leuconychia) also known as Muehrcke's nails.
• Blood in urine: Also known as hematuria, it is seen in few cases.
• High blood pressure: In some patients, blood pressure may be raised.
• Other symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome are present depending on the cause. For e.g., increased thirst and appetite in Diabetes, skin rashes in SLE or joint complaints in Rheumatoid Arthritis.