The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Prevention of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome Needs a Dietary Approach


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1 Department of Biochemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India
2 Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, University of Michigan, Michigan, United States
3 Department of Pediatrics, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India
     

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Minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) is the most common form of glomerular disease in children characterised by massive proteinuria. Corticosteroid therapy is currently recommended by German APN group (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Paediatrische Nephrologie group -1990) for MCNS children. Prednisolone is commonly used for the treatment of MCNS children. However side effects of steroids (cataract, growth retardation, psychological disorders) adds to the morbidity and mortality of nephrotic syndrome patients.
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T. Devasena
Department of Biochemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamilnadu, India
S. Lalitha
Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, University of Michigan, Michigan, United States
K. Padma
Department of Pediatrics, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract


Minimal change nephrotic syndrome (MCNS) is the most common form of glomerular disease in children characterised by massive proteinuria. Corticosteroid therapy is currently recommended by German APN group (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Fur Paediatrische Nephrologie group -1990) for MCNS children. Prednisolone is commonly used for the treatment of MCNS children. However side effects of steroids (cataract, growth retardation, psychological disorders) adds to the morbidity and mortality of nephrotic syndrome patients.