Patient's question:
Is Traditional Chinese Medicine better for treating nephrotic syndrome, or Western medicine, or is a combination of both better?Duration and course of the current illness: 2.5 years
Current general condition: (2006-08-16)
Laboratory results:
Protein in urine: +++, Hematuria: ++, Total protein: 52.0, Albumin: 37.4, Total cholesterol: 5.51, Triglycerides: 3.33, Urea: 11.8, Creatinine: 90
Medical history:
Diagnosed on October 1, 2004
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes:
Have been using hormones since the onset of the illness, with no significant effect. Have tried various medications, such as Mycophenolate Mofetil, Cyclophosphamide, etc., but none have been effective.
Other:
I would like to...
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to undergo a renal biopsy to determine the pathological type, which will be helpful for treatment. Currently, the best approach is a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine.The child is suffering from nephrotic syndrome in children, so the family must take the child to a hospital for immediate medical treatment to avoid blindly using advertisements for drugs. Rational medication is necessary. For parents, it is important to pay timely attention to the child's condition and do their best to help the child receive timely treatment for the disease.