How Dangerous Is Nephrotic Syndrome?

Nephrotic syndrome can cause your kidneys to lose their function over time. If kidney function falls low enough, you might need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Infections. People with nephrotic syndrome have an increased risk of infections.

Is nephrotic syndrome life threatening?

While the prognosis is usually quite good, nephrotic syndrome can become severe and even potentially life-threatening, if left untreated. The degree of severity depends on the underlying cause.

Can nephrotic syndrome cause death?

Infection was the cause of death in six patients. One child died of dural sinus thrombosis, one died as a result of cardiorespiratory failure following salt-poor albumin infusion, and another died from chronic renal failure due to focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis not apparent on initial biopsy.