Post Date December, 03 2023
Experts suggest that parents should pay special attention not to focus all their energy on hospitals and doctors when treating children with nephrotic syndrome. In many cases, the effectiveness of treatment depends on whether the child's daily care is in place. However, young children cannot maintain good habits on their own at this stage, especially in terms of diet and life, and parents should try to urge their children.
Precautions for children with nephrotic syndrome include the following:
Note 1: Don't be particularly tired. Children have poor self-discipline, and when they return home from the hospital, they will feel very fresh, easily get tired from playing, and lack sleep. Parents should pay special attention to arranging their children's work and rest schedules, and try to get sufficient rest.
Note 2: Don't eat too much salty food. It is very important for children whose blood pressure has not yet dropped to normal to pay attention to reducing salt in their diet. However, salt free meals can affect appetite, so it is advisable to use a low salt diet. After swelling and high blood pressure disappear, you can improve your regular diet, but it should also be light and not too salty. Mantou and soda biscuits also contain sodium, so it is best not to give them to children. Children can eat some fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement their body with vitamins.
Note 3: Don't wear clothes for too long without changing. Infection is often the cause of relapse in kidney disease. Frequent bathing and changing clothes to keep your skin clean can prevent skin infections.
Note 4: Try not to go to public places. To maintain fresh indoor air, try not to take children to public places such as shops and cinemas. Pay attention to adding or subtracting clothes according to climate change to prevent colds.
Note 5: Do not arbitrarily lose weight or stop taking medication. Treatment of nephrotic syndrome in children mostly requires the use of hormonal drugs. "Children who are taking hormones must, under the guidance of a doctor, gradually reduce their dosage as their condition improves until they stop taking drugs.". Parents should urge their children to take the prescribed amount of medication on time, and should not arbitrarily reduce or discontinue medication to prevent recurrence of the condition.
In summary, in addition to medication, lifestyle is also a treatment option for children with nephrotic syndrome. During treatment, it is best for children to have appropriate rest and eat reasonably and appropriately. In particular, details such as not misusing drugs are key to treating nephrotic syndrome.
