Patient's question:
A 3.5-year-old child had been coughing intermittently before, so I took them to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and prescribed herbal medicine. Wely took it for 4.5 sets before realizing that it contained aristolochic acid, which can cause kidney inflammation as mentioned online. I was truly terrified.Now, 20 days have passed since stopping the medication, and I have had her undergo thorough tests for urinalysis, microalbuminuria, and microglobulinuria, all of which were normal. The report for kidney function is still pending, and I am very anxious. So, I wanted to ask if normal urine results indicate that there is no major problem?
Doctor's answer:
A normal urinalysis can largely rule out the possibility of kidney inflammation. Further evaluation with kidney function tests can confirm any abnormalities. After this incident, it is believed that you should have gained some insights. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment is not as free of side effects as you might imagine. For conditions like cough, it is still necessary to seek treatment from a pediatrician in Western medicine. The above suggestions are for this issue, and it is hoped that they will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!