Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've been a bit swollen all over. I feel weak all the time. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. How should I treat a 3-year-old child with purpura nephritis?Doctor's answer:
In this situation, it is recommended to consider visiting a large hospital, either in pediatrics or the urology department, for follow-up treatment. A combined treatment approach using both Chinese and Western medicine should be adopted to provide symptomatic relief. This primarily involves the use of hormone-based medications in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal formulas or herbal remedies to achieve better results. It is important for the child to rest more and maintain a light and gentle diet, while also reducing salt intake. Regular follow-up tests should be conducted.