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2025-10-19 19:03:51
Kid got cold and cough first then later got eye puffiness. Her weight has increased to almost 2 kg. Less frequent urine. No other symptoms but doctor still asked for urine sample. Got albumin++ in urine. What should be the next step?
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Your child’s swelling, weight gain, and albumin in the urine suggest that the kidneys leaking some protein, which can cause fluid buildup. We’ll need to do some blood and urine tests to check kidney function and confirm if this could be nephrotic syndrome, which sometimes appears after a cold.
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For now, keep an eye on the swelling and urine amount
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It's better to have a consultation.

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