What causes nephrotic syndrome in children

Nephrotic syndrome in children and adults, are due to glomerular damage, a large amount of urine protein.

Can cause glomerular damage causes, in children and the elderly is different. Primary glomerulonephritis is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children, and immune dysfunction is related, for his specific pathogenesis is still not very clear.

Other secondary causes may also damage to glomerular blood vessels, resulting in proteinuria, common in children are allergic purpura, systemic lupus erythematosus and hepatitis B virus infection, these factors are often common causes of juvenile nephrotic syndrome.