Patient's question:
The child is now 7 years old. They were diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome at the age of 3. After three years of treatment, the nephrotic syndrome has largely improved. At the age of 6, they underwent a lung disease surgery to remove the upper left lung lobe. After that, the nephrotic syndrome recurred, and they underwent further treatment for it. In recent blood tests, the white blood cell count has been significantly higher than normal.Doctor's answer:
Hello, no, 1. Salt intake control. Patients with nephrotic syndrome cannot excrete water and salt, and high salt levels in the body can cause edema and hypertension. Therefore, patients should not exceed 5 grams of salt intake per day. Additionally, it is necessary to control high-sodium foods, such as: pickles, preserved vegetables, and salted vegetables, etc.2. Water intake control. Nephrotic syndrome leads to reduced urine output, causing water to accumulate in the body. This can result in generalized edema, weight gain, coughing, and shortness of breath. Therefore, patients with nephrotic syndrome should control their water intake, such as drinking ice water, rinsing the mouth, or chewing gum.
3. Control of potassium ion intake. Patients with nephrotic syndrome suffer from severe kidney damage, and potassium ions cannot be excreted by the damaged kidneys, leading to hyperkalemia. This can cause symptoms such as fatigue, chest tightness, stiff tongue, and irregular heartbeat.
4. Intake of high-quality protein. Patients with nephrotic syndrome need to limit protein intake to reduce the burden on the kidneys. Too much or too little protein can cause damage to kidney cells. Therefore, patients with nephrotic syndrome must consume the correct and sufficient amount of protein to maintain normal body function. Patients with nephrotic syndrome should consume high-quality animal protein with high physiological value.