There is a variety of diseases and conditions which can contribute to vomiting in nephrotic syndrome.The detailed causes will be explained as follows.
Edema
Edema is one of typical signs of nephrotic syndrome. In serious case,fluid can build up in gastrointestinal tract. It also can make the patients with nephrotic syndrome vomit.
Waste products
As renal function declines, metabolic waste products and toxins can not be eliminated from body adequately. The waste products in intestinal tract can irritate mucosa, thus giving rise to vomiting in nephrotic syndrome.
Electrolyte imbalance
One of important kidney functions is to keep the balance of different types of minerals in body by removing extra minerals like sodium,potassium etc from body. However, if the kidneys are impaired, they fail to balance the electrolyte balance. Electrolyte imbalance can cause vomiting in nephrotic syndrome.
Side effects of some medications
A number types of medications will be prescribed to treat nephrotic syndrome. Steroids and immunosuppressive drugs are the most commonly used medications for the disease.Vomiting can be a side effect of certain kinds of medications.
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