Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop lately. Even the hospital check-ups haven't helped. How long does it take for acute nephritis to turn into chronic?Doctor's answer:
During the initial stage of the illness, a salt-restricted diet is necessary, meaning daily salt intake should be less than 2 grams. Additionally, the intake of fluids and protein should also be appropriately limited to avoid exacerbating edema and kidney burden, while increasing the consumption of fruits and sugar. The prognosis for acute nephritis is generally good. With standard treatment for 2-4 weeks, over 95% of children can fully recover. Normal activities can be resumed once the erythrocyte sedimentation rate returns to normal, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for 3 months.