Patient's question:
When I was in middle school, a particularly close friend of mine called me a few days ago. He was very upset, saying that his son had been diagnosed with pediatric IgA nephropathy and needed a lot of medical expenses. His husband even divorced him because of this. It's really pitiful.Doctor's answer:
Hello, IgA nephropathy is characterized by massive proteinuria. When children with IgA nephropathy have significant edema and hypertension, short-term strict restriction of water and sodium intake should be implemented. After the condition improves, there is no need to limit salt intake. In general cases, during the active phase of nephrotic syndrome, 1 to 2 grams of salt should be provided daily to meet the needs of growth and development. Absolute salt restriction can lead to fatigue, weakness, nausea, and vomiting in children, and in severe cases, it may be life-threatening.