Hunan Children's Hospital of Nephropathy

Patient's question:

Patient age: Four years and seven months
Main symptoms: Mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis
Onset time: Over two years
Laboratory test results: Under the light microscope, 20 glomeruli were observed, with 20% of the glomeruli swollen.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, this type of disease is more common in older children and young adults. In children, the onset is most frequently observed between the ages of 3 and 15. In cases of simple hematuria, the pathological changes are characterized by mild mesangial hyperplasia, along with or without moderate proteinuria. The 24-hour urine protein excretion is less than 1.5 grams. For patients with mild or moderate mesangial hyperplasia, no special treatment is required for mild cases. For those with 1-2 g/24h, conventional doses of glucocorticoid therapy are administered, which helps shorten the remission period and reduce kidney pathological changes. Thank you.
Children should pay attention to rest, engage in appropriate activities, maintain a balanced diet, strengthen their physical fitness, and enhance their immunity. It is important to avoid exposure to harmful substances, harmful drugs, and chemicals to minimize damage to the body and prevent the occurrence of various diseases.