Difference Between Nephrotic and Nephritic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by severe proteinuria, i.e. high amounts of protein, including albumin, in the urine, while nephritic syndrome's major feature is inflammation. Depending on the specific underlying conditions of the two, nephrotic syndrome often is the more serious.

1. What is nephritic syndrome?
2. Is glomerulonephritis nephritic or nephrotic?
3. What is nephritis and nephrosis?
4. What are the three distinct symptoms of nephrotic syndrome?
5. What are the causes of nephritic syndrome?
6. What are the signs and symptoms of nephritis?
7. What is the treatment for glomerulonephritis?
8. What foods should be avoided with glomerulonephritis?
9. What blood test will confirm glomerulonephritis?

What is nephritic syndrome?

The nephritic syndrome is a clinical syndrome that presents as hematuria, elevated blood pressure, decreased urine output, and edema. The major underlying pathology is inflammation of the glomerulus that results in nephritic syndrome.

Is glomerulonephritis nephritic or nephrotic?

Glomerulonephritis refers to an inflammation of the glomerulus, which is the unit involved in filtration in the kidney. This inflammation typically results in one or both of the nephrotic or nephritic syndromes.

What is nephritis and nephrosis?

Nephritis is the inflammation of one or both kidneys, which can alter the kidney's ability to properly filter the blood and the body of unwanted chemicals and excess fluids. Symptoms include dark urine and swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, and hands.

What are the three distinct symptoms of nephrotic syndrome?

Symptoms

• Severe swelling (edema), particularly around your eyes and in your ankles and feet.
• Foamy urine, a result of excess protein in your urine.
• Weight gain due to fluid retention.
• Fatigue.
• Loss of appetite.

What are the causes of nephritic syndrome?

Common causes in adults include:

• Abdominal abscesses.
• Goodpasture syndrome (disorder in which the immune system attacks the glomeruli)
• Hepatitis B or C.
• Endocarditis (inflammation of the inside lining of the heart chambers and heart valves caused by a bacterial or fungal infection)

What are the signs and symptoms of nephritis?

What are the symptoms of acute nephritis?

• pain in the pelvis.
• pain or a burning sensation while urinating.
• a frequent need to urinate.
• cloudy urine.
• blood or pus in the urine.
• pain in the kidney area or abdomen.
• swelling of the body, commonly in the face, legs, and feet.
• vomiting.

What is the treatment for glomerulonephritis?

Immunosuppressants. Severe cases of glomerulonephritis, caused by problems with the immune system, are sometimes treated with types of medicine known as immunosuppressants. These medicines suppress your immune system.

What foods should be avoided with glomerulonephritis?

Restrictions and foods to avoid on a nephrotic syndrome diet

• processed cheeses.
• high-sodium meats (bologna, ham, bacon, sausage, hot dogs)
• frozen dinners and entrées.
• canned meats.
• pickled vegetables.
• salted potato chips, popcorn, and nuts.
• salted bread.

What blood test will confirm glomerulonephritis?

Urine electrolyte, urine sodium, and fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) assays are needed to assess salt avidity. Blood tests should include the following: Complete blood count (CBC) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, and serum electrolytes (especially serum potassium)