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What is the difference between nephrotic edema and nephritis edema

Dr. Kendall King
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2025-05-13 19:58:43
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Nephrotic edema is mainly due to glomerular filtration rate decreased, so that the body water excretion disorders, water and sodium retention phenomenon, mostly occurs in the face. Nephrotic edema is due to the body's plasma protein with urine excretion, forming a large number of proteinuria, resulting in hypoproteinemia, edema more located in the lower limbs, feet and other parts.