Patient's question:
How long has it been since the child with nephrotic syndrome started taking enough hormones, but the swelling hasn't gone down yet? How long has it been since the child with nephrotic syndrome started taking enough hormones, but the swelling hasn't gone down yet?Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, corticosteroids are not used to reduce swelling; they primarily suppress the immune response and target the condition. To reduce swelling, diuretics are needed.Advice: Nephrotic syndrome is a relatively difficult-to-treat disease, with a long course of treatment. In severe cases, corticosteroids may need to be taken for several years. Taking them for only one week generally will not produce such noticeable effects.