Patient's question:
Female, 20 years old, from Changsha, Hunan. Got nephrotic syndrome in 2004! Relapsed in 2006!Doctor's answer:
During pregnancy, to meet the growth needs of the fetus, the physiological burden on the kidneys inevitably increases, which can lead to renal ischemia and exacerbate pathological changes in the renal vasculature, making it. If a patient exhibits signs of renal insufficiency, they are more likely to develop uremia during the later stages of pregnancy, worsening the condition. Additionally, individuals with edema, proteinuria, and hypertension before or in the early stages of pregnancy have a higher risk of developing preeclampsia or eclampsia in the later stages, with more severe symptoms and a higher incidence of stillbirths. It is evident that pregnancy can worsen the condition of kidney diseases and poses significant threats to both the fetus and the mother. Therefore, kidney disease patients with prominent clinical symptoms, particularly during the active phase, as well as those with renal insufficiency, should avoid pregnancy.