Impact of Corticosteroid Therapy on Children with Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a condition that causes the kidneys to leak large amounts of protein into the urine. This can lead to a range of problems, including swelling of body tissues and a greater chance of catching infections. Although nephrotic syndrome can affect people of any age, it's usually first diagnosed in children aged between 1 and 6 years old. It tends to be more common in those with an Asian background although the reason is unknown.