<prompt> Hypercoagulation in nephrotic syndrome is caused by?Loss of antithrombin IIIDecreased fibrinogenDecreased metabolism of Vitamin KIncrease in protein C  <response>: Ans. is a i.e., Loss of antithrombin III Causes of Hypercoagulability in nephrotic syndrome o Loss of antithrombin III o Increased synthesis of fibrinogen by liver. o Altered activity of protein C and S o Increased platelet aggregability. o Hypercoagulability can cause renal vein thrombosis. 