Introduction
hypoalbuminemia, INS, edema, SSNS, proteinuria, glomerular disease
INS, HYPOALBUMINEMIA, EDEMA, DISEASE, IDIOPATHIC NEPHROTIC SYNDROME, GLOMERULAR DISEASE
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a rare glomerular disease in children that is characterized by the triad of profound edema, proteinuria, and hypoalbuminemia [Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is the perception of one’s position in life when put in terms of physical symptoms, functional status, and disease impact on psychological and social functioning [The relapsing–remitting behavior of SSNS and the marked side-effects of treatment negatively impact HRQoL in children with SSNS. Previous studies have shown that HRQoL in INS patients is lower compared to their peers [