Patient's question:
Hello, my son is 8 years old this year, but he was recently diagnosed with chronic nephritis, accompanied by protein in the urine. How is pediatric chronic nephritis treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your child has chronic nephritis and needs early treatment. The treatment primarily focuses on dietary nutrition, with an appropriate supply of energy. To eliminate edema, sodium and fluid intake must be restricted. Depending on the condition, urine output, and edema status, a low-sodium, salt-free, or low-sodium diet should be provided. A low-protein diet is recommended. The protein supply should be adjusted according to the condition to reduce the burden on the kidneys. The duration of a low-protein diet should not be too long to prevent anemia. High-quality proteins such as eggs, milk, lean meat, and fish can be appropriately selected; however, beans and their products should be avoided.