Question
What should be done after a baby is diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome to prevent recurrence?
Answer
Nephrotic syndrome is one of the common chronic kidney diseases in children, and its treatment usually includes hormone medications from Western medicine. However, hormone therapy may cause side effects and affect the child’s growth and development, and the risk of recurrence is relatively high. Recurrence is often related to whether the treatment is symptomatic and the regulation of the child’s immune system. To prevent recurrence, the following measures are recommended:
- Follow medical instructions accurately and use hormone medications without self-adjusting dosages or stopping medication.
- Be aware of and promptly address any medication side effects.
- Consider using traditional Chinese medicine or a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment to seek a more comprehensive therapeutic effect.
- Pay attention to daily preventive measures, such as avoiding colds and enhancing the child’s immunity.
- In terms of diet, it is recommended to adopt a healthy, light diet rich in high-quality protein (mainly animal protein). Treatment and daily life are equally important, and comprehensive management is needed to reduce the risk of recurrence of nephrotic syndrome.