Patient's question:
Recently, I haven't been feeling well and have been experiencing some swelling in my body. I also feel very weak. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's kidney disease. How can a 3-year-old child with purpura nephritis be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it is recommended to consider visiting a large hospital, specifically the pediatrics or nephrology department, for follow-up treatment. A combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine should be adopted to provide symptomatic treatment. This primarily involves the use of hormone-based medications in conjunction with traditional Chinese medicine formulations or herbal remedies for a relatively better outcome. The child should be encouraged to rest more, and the diet should be light and gentle, with reduced salt intake. Regular follow-up tests should be conducted.