Patient's question:
Feeling that your body is swollen and puffy, accompanied by fatigue, and feeling very uncomfortable. When sitting normally, you sweat. Hello, is it serious to get nephritis?Doctor's answer:
The causes of nephritis are varied and diverse. Most glomerular diseases observed in clinical diagnosis are primary, while a small portion are secondary, such as kidney damage resulting from diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other diseases. Nephritis is an allergic reaction to streptococcal infection. Chronic glomerulonephritis is caused by unresolved acute nephritis. In some patients, kidney inflammation may begin subtly, with no obvious symptoms of acute glomerulonephritis. (1) Maintain a proper diet to avoid stagnation that harms the spleen and stomach; (2) Quit smoking and drinking, and avoid excessive consumption of spicy foods to prevent repeated irritation to the gastric mucosa; (3) Keep a calm and pleasant mood to avoid emotional impact; (4) Balance work and rest to regulate gastrointestinal function. Medication treatment includes glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants.