Can nephrotic syndrome in children be cured? Several treatment principles for nephrotic syndrome in children

The occurrence of kidney disease has a great impact on human health and even normal life. In particular, some children suffering from nephrotic syndrome cannot be ignored. Abnormal kidney function will occur at a young age, which will inevitably seriously hinder their normal development and growth. At this time, the most important thing for family members is to detect it in time and make correct preparations for treatment for their children. So, can nephrotic syndrome in children be cured?

Primary nephropathy in children is treated with the principle of strengthening the spleen and kidney and controlling the side effects of western medicine. Comprehensive treatment with Chinese and western medicine, mainly adrenocortical hormones, is adopted. This includes maintaining balanced water and electrolyte supply, controlling edema, proper nutritional prevention, controlling concomitant infections, using immunosuppressive Chinese medicine for hormone-resistant patients, and correctly using adrenocortical hormones to treat recurrent attacks.

Symptomatic treatment: Generally, within 7 to 14 days after the application of hormones, most children begin to use diuretics to reduce swelling, so diuretics are not needed; however, those with severe edema combined with skin infection and hypertension who are insensitive to hormones often need to try diuretics.

General treatment: high blood pressure and low salt diet. Severe edema requires salt avoidance. Children with severe edema and/or oliguria should limit water intake appropriately. However, when a large amount of diuresis or salt loss due to diarrhea and vomiting occurs, water and salt should be properly replenished. Except for patients with severe edema and concurrent infection, absolute bed rest is generally not required. After the condition is relieved, the amount of activity will gradually increase. After three to six months of relief, work can be gradually resumed, but it is not advisable to overwork.

Hypertension is a major complication of nephrotic syndrome, so it is important to monitor blood pressure and eat a low-salt diet. Regarding protein, many people think that since there is proteinuria, the body must have lost a certain amount of protein, so it is necessary to supplement protein and eat more protein foods. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. If the kidney with proteinuria is compared to a leaky kettle, the more water is poured into it, the more the kettle leaks. The same is true for the kidneys. The more protein you eat, the heavier the burden on the kidneys. If you limit the intake of protein, it will reduce the burden on the kidneys and gradually restore the function of the kidneys.

The above article clearly answers the question of whether childhood nephrotic syndrome can be cured. I hope everyone can take it seriously. Children need to have a happy childhood, so they need to ensure their own health. After suffering from kidney disease, they must receive timely and correct treatment. They cannot delay the time or treat it blindly, and the principle of combining prevention and treatment must also be followed.