LONG-TERM OUTCOME OF CHILDREN WITH STEROID-SENSITIVE IDIOPATHIC NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

Introduction: Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by gross proteinuria, hypo albuminemia, hyperlipidemia, and peripheral edema. Objectives: The main objective of the study is to find the long-term outcome of children with steroid-sensitive idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. Methodology of the study: This analytical study was conducted at Punjab Health Department during 2019 to 2020. The data was collected from 100 patients of both genders which was suffering from idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. Results: The study group comprised of 100 patients 72 (93.5%) were initial steroid resistant and 28 were late non-responders. Gender distribution showed 49 (63.6%) males and 28 (36.4%) females with a ratio of 1.75. Age range of patients was 1-15 years with a mean of 8.11 +3.58 years. Sixty nine (89.6%) patients underwent renal biopsy. Conclusion: Nephrotic syndrome can increase your child’s risk of infection and blood clots. It always affects both kidneys and usually appears in the early years of your child’s life