Spectrum of Anemia in Indian children with Nephrotic Syndrome: a prospective observational study.

Abstract

Iron deficiency anemia was the commonest cause of anemia and, anemia and need for anti-hypertensives to attain BP control and adequate proteinuria often coexisted in children suffering from nephrotic syndrome. • Anemia is a significant complication in children suffering from nephrotic syndrome. • Cause of anemia in nephrotic syndrome is multifactorial. • Iron deficiency anemia was the most common cause of anemia in Indian children with nephrotic syndrome. • Anemia and need for anti-hypertensives to attain adequate BP control and proteinuria often coexisted in children with nephrotic syndrome.