Patient's question:
What is the difference between nephritis and nephrotic syndrome? How does it affect someone who loves to eat and drink excessively? I don't have any other hobbies except for hating overeating. I eat grilled meat in the summer and hot pot in the winter, and I never skip fruits. If I were to get this condition, are there any foods I need to avoid?Doctor's answer:
Nephritis and nephrotic syndrome are two common kidney diseases with different causes and symptoms. Nephritis refers to kidney inflammation, and both acute and chronic nephritis have symptoms such as oliguria, hematuria, and edema. The typical symptoms of nephrotic syndrome include proteinuria and generalized edema. People with nephritis should drink more water and reduce the intake of fruits and vegetables with high water content. Those with nephrotic syndrome should maintain a regular schedule, take medication consistently, engage in appropriate activities, and also drink more water.