Question

Do patients with nephrotic syndrome experience side effects such as weight gain, facial swelling, leg pain, and mood instability when taking hormone therapy? Can these side effects be mitigated after discontinuing hormone therapy and switching to traditional Chinese medicine treatment?

Answer

Hormone therapy for nephrotic syndrome may lead to side effects such as abnormal glucose metabolism, increased protein breakdown, and redistribution of fat. After long-term use of hormones, patients may develop symptoms of central obesity and muscle loss. Switching from hormone therapy to traditional Chinese medicine treatment can attempt to alleviate these side effects, but it should be done under the professional advice of a doctor and with close monitoring.