Question
How should a one-year-old infant with nephrotic syndrome be treated?
Answer
Nephrotic syndrome is a complex kidney disease, and choosing the appropriate treatment method is crucial. A reasonable and effective treatment can help reduce the damage caused by the disease to the patient in a timely manner. For one-year-old infants, hormone therapy is typically used, but long-term use of high doses of hormones may lead to side effects such as yin deficiency and internal heat. It is recommended to complement hormone therapy with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to nourish yin and reduce fire, thereby minimizing the side effects of hormones. During the process of reducing hormone dosage, TCM can also be used to tonify the kidneys, warm the yang, and nourish Qi and blood to reduce the risk of disease relapse.