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Ever wondered what causes edema in nephrotic syndrome (NS)? #nephtwitter #medtwitter #nsmc #Tweetorial #NephroticSyndrome #edema #albumin😃
Edema in NS is secondary to?
2 major factors thought to contribute to edema in NS. 1. Underfill hypothesis: low s. albumin➡️low plasma oncotic pressure➡️imbalanced starling forces➡️fluid leak into interstitium➡️reduced effective circulating blood volume➡️activation of RAAS, SNS, AVP
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