Patient's question:
The child is 1.5 years old. Four weeks ago, there were 3 protein in the urine. At the children's hospital, it was diagnosed as nephrotic syndrome, and the child was hospitalized for 11 days. Starting on the 9th day, they began taking hormones—two tablets in the morning and two in the evening, plus one at night. After taking them for three days, the protein level dropped to 2. The doctor discharged the child. Three days later, the protein test turned negative. However, in the third week, the protein level returned to 2. There was no infection during this period. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Nephrotic syndrome is not an independent disease, and its symptoms are diverse and varied. Therefore, patients with nephrotic syndrome should actively prevent the occurrence of nephrotic symptoms. They should actively cooperate with doctors in treatment and continuously strengthen defensive measures. If not treated actively, the condition may worsen.Warning: Patients should be cautious about nephrotic syndrome, which is not an independent disease, and its symptoms are diverse and varied.
Recommendation: Therefore, patients with nephrotic syndrome should actively prevent the occurrence of nephrotic symptoms. They should actively cooperate with doctors in treatment and continuously strengthen defensive measures. If not treated actively, the condition may worsen. Patients should be cautious.