Description: Segment 1 A young girl's birthday party is seen, and the narrator explains that one of the children at the party is very ill, but at this stage there is no clearcut symptom. The birthday girl, Barbara, has left her birthday cake, and the mother is concerned about her puffy cheeks and eyes. A few days later, Barbara gets a cold, and her mother notices she has a swollen stomach and feet. She takes Barbara to the doctor, who administers a urine test. The test confirms that she has nephrosis and must be hospitalised. Time start: 00:00:00:00 Time end: 00:06:03:10 Length: 00:06:03:10 Segment 2 The narrator describes the medical care over scenes of Barbara being treated at the hospital. She is given antibiotics and later is allowed to go home. The narrator explains that she will be ill for perhaps four to five years, and describes the symptoms she may experience during her illness, including edema, ascites and hernia. Other children with serious cases of nephrosis are seen, and the treatments for these symptoms is described and demonstrated. Time start: 00:06:03:10 Time end: 00:11:37:16 Length: 00:05:34:06 Segment 3 More dangerous complications of nephrosis are described, including peritonitis. X-rays of a young boy with peritonitis are seen. Severe osteoporosis can also develop, as well as rickets. A six year old boy is shown with a serious case of nephrosis. He stopped growing when he was two, and so his younger brother is taller than him, although his younger brother also has nephrosis. A chemical analysis of the condition is given. The narrator explains that although it is a serious condition, nephrosis can be successfully treated with antibiotics. Some children who have been successfully treated are shown. A young boy is shown before and after treatment, showing great improvement. The narrator explains that 50% of cases can expect complete recovery. Time start: 00:11:37:16 Time end: 00:17:30:20 Length: 00:05:53:04