• Kidney disorder in which symptoms may include protein in the urine, decreased protein in the body and swelling
• Symptoms may also include high blood pressure and weight gain
• Caused as a result of damage to the kidney
• Cannot be spread from person to person
• Affects males and females
• Can occur at any age
• May be mild to severe

Maintain a healthy diet, low in salt, protein and fats

Over-the-counter medicine (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):

• Vitamin D supplement