Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is periorbital edema a sign of nephrotic syndrome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It can be: Periorbital edema can be one of the initial symptoms of nephrotic syndrome, but it is always accompanied by edema in other parts of the body (legs, chest, abdomen, etc). The diagnosis is made by checking the amount of proteins that are being excreted in the urine, as well as blood tests that measure the protein (albumin) levels. The exact cause should be evaluated by your doctor.
Answered 4/26/2016
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why edema of nephrotic mainly in the face while for heart failure found in the lower limp ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Graves pt. Rai 2 years ago. Synthroid (thyroxine) 50mcs for two months. Periorbital edema severe. From hypothyroidism? Blood work normal.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
If I have been taking diuretics before getting nephrotic syndrome, can there be no noticeable swelling even during nephrotic syndrome?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If you have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots)....Can it cause shortness of breathe? Mild edema in lungs? Feeling off balance? Help!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
