Patient's question:
Colleague recently felt unwell and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said they had nephrotic syndrome. What should be done about nephrotic syndrome?Doctor's answer:
Kidney disease is a chronic disorder of kidney structure and function caused by various factors, including normal and abnormal pathological damage to the kidneys, abnormalities in blood or urine composition, and abnormalities in imaging tests. Nephrotic syndrome is a comprehensive condition characterized by high proteinemia, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and edema. It involves some degree of kidney dysfunction and requires long-term administration of corticosteroids, with a prolonged treatment process. Any kidney damage must be treated in a standardized manner. The ultimate progression of chronic kidney insufficiency leads to end-stage renal failure, where patients will have to rely on renal replacement therapy to maintain life. Although dialysis treatment has made significant advancements, patient mortality remains high, and quality of life is generally low.