Patient's question:
BeforeDoctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Nephropathy, various kidney disorders. The human body maintains a dynamic balance between its internal organs and between its internal and external environments. If multiple pathogenic factors from the internal or external world disrupt this balance, leading to dysfunction of the organs and blood qi, and the disease affects the kidneys, it results in the development of kidney diseases. The prerequisite for the onset of kidney diseases lies in the strength of the body's healthy Qi, as well as the interaction and dominance of pathogenic factors versus healthy Qi. The causes of kidney diseases are diverse, including the Six Evils (external pathogens), Seven Emotions, diet, overexertion, sexual excess, drug toxicity, accidental injuries, and other internal and external factors. Moreover, during the onset and progression of the disease, the causes and their pathological products often interact and mutually influence each other. For instance, the pathological products at one stage may become the causative factors for the next stage, leading to disease progression.Guidelines for advice:
1. If there is a streptococcal infection in the throat, tonsils, or other areas, immediate treatment is required. Antibiotics must be taken completely and not discontinued prematurely [as determined by a physician], otherwise, streptococcal infections can easily affect the kidneys. [Particularly important for children].
2. Painkillers harm the kidneys. Painkillers harm the kidneys. General over-the-counter painkillers, such as those for gout or regular analgesics (injections or oral forms), must not be used without a physician's prescription. If long-term use is necessary, consult a nephrologist, as prolonged use of painkillers can cause severe kidney damage.
3. Overeating harms kidney health. When the human body consumes large amounts of food (animal and plant proteins), the final derivatives (wastes) such as uric acid and urea nitrogen must be eliminated by the kidneys. Therefore, excessive food intake (overeating) increases the burden on the kidneys.