Patient's question:
Dad has had nephrotic syndrome for nine years and has been taking prednisone to control it. There was a period when his condition improved, but it then worsened again. He has been experiencing facial swelling, frequent leg pain, and irritability. Recently, he has also developed tension headaches. What are the side effects of taking hormones for nephrotic syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Minimal change disease and mild mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis have a good prognosis. In some cases of minimal change disease, spontaneous remission can occur, but after remission, the disease is prone to recurrence, so it is recommended to pay attention to prevention and take preventive measures. Rest and avoid overexertion. Your oral medications may cause adrenal dysfunction, such as corticosteroid-induced Cushing's syndrome. Symptoms include moon face, buffalo hump, hypertension, long-term control and careful monitoring are required for this disease, as well as hirsutism, diabetes, skin changes, and the potential for ulcers to cause or exacerbate hypertension. This disease also requires long-term control and careful monitoring, along with atherosclerosis, decreased appetite, hyperglycemia, and psychological resistance.