Patient's question:
At the age of seven or eight, I had nephrotic syndrome, and then it recurred a year later. After that, it recurred again eight years later without taking any medication. Two years later, it recurred again last year. Now I have been taking hormone medication, which has been reduced from 12 to 3, with one tablet reduced each month! Can I stop taking this medication? What medications would be better? I'm really afraid of a recurrence!!Doctor's answer:
Hello, the treatment for nephrotic syndrome primarily involves hormone therapy and immunosuppressive therapy. Since your medical history is long and you have had several relapses during this period, the recurrence of this disease is related to factors such as fatigue, colds, infections, and unhealthy lifestyles. Therefore, after stopping medication, it is essential to pay close attention to these factors. In terms of diet, you should follow a low-sodium and low-fat diet. The dosage and duration of hormone use should be determined based on your condition. If your indicators return to normal after taking hormones, you can see a doctor once a month and may be able to stop medication in a short period without long-term use. Currently, there are no other specific drugs for this disease. If your indicators return to normal after stopping medication and you follow the precautions I mentioned, the risk of recurrence can be reduced.