Minimal Change Disease
Minimal Change Disease Causes
Minimal change disease is caused by allergies to certain foods and medications, immunoglobulins and hematological malignancies. The disease also affects T lymphocytes causing hemoglobin-related problems.
Minimal Change Disease Definition
Minimal change disease is a kidney disease that is common among children. It is also known as lipoid nephrosis and nil disease.
Minimal Change Disease Diagnosis
Needle biopsy is needed to test blood serum to confirm if protenuria is present in the patient.
Minimal Change Disease Symptoms and Signs
The symptoms that indicate the onset of the disease include kidney edema and leakage of protein in the kidneys.
Minimal Change Disease Treatment
Treatment for the disease includes giving an ACE inhibitor combined with prednisone to regulate blood pressure. The goal is to keep the proteins from leaking out of the kidneys, which can be done by the ACE inhibitor. The symptoms of the disease can also be treated by steroids.