Question

which of the following conditions causes systemic edema and protein in the urine?
nephrotic syndrome
cirrhosis
viral hepatitis
acute pancreatitis

Explanation:

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by significant proteinuria (protein in urine) and systemic edema due to damage to the glomeruli in the kidneys. Cirrhosis mainly affects the liver and causes portal - hypertension and ascites rather than proteinuria and systemic edema as primary features. Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and does not typically present with these specific kidney - related symptoms. Acute pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas and is not associated with systemic edema and proteinuria.

Answer:

A. Nephrotic syndrome