Differential signs between nephrotic syndrome and nephritis

	Nephrotic Syndrome	Nephritis
Edema	Yes	Yes
Proteinuria	>3.5 g in 24 hours	<3.5 g in 24 hours
Hypoalbuminemia	Always	Rare
Hyperlipidemia	Yes	No
Hematuria:		Hallmark
·         Microscopic	Sometimes	Yes
·         Gross	No	Usually
Hypetension	Sometimes	Always (Mild)
Decreased GFR	Sometimes	Usually
Congested State	No	Yes

References:

1. Clinical Renal Syndromes. https://www.studyblue.com/notes/note/n/clinical-renal-syndromes/deck/10632588