Post Date December, 03 2023
Chronic nephritis is a common disease, and people often see its shadow in their daily lives. Nephritis patients are relatively common. However, there are some misconceptions in the treatment of chronic nephritis. If these misconceptions are not eliminated, they may lead to delays in treatment or exacerbation of the condition. Let's take a look at what these misconceptions are.
1. Nephritis cannot be cured
Many patients with nephritis have pessimistic thoughts that chronic nephritis cannot be cured. In fact, nephritis can not only be treated, but the vast majority can be cured or controlled. The effectiveness of treatment mainly depends on whether the diagnosis and treatment are timely and reasonable, and more importantly, it is related to the patient's own health measures (such as diet and rest). The reason for this misconception is that nephritis itself has hidden symptoms and is not easily detected in the early stage. It is too late to seek medical attention when a large number of kidney tissues are damaged or lost in function; The second issue is that some patients experience symptoms that improve after treatment, feel good about themselves, and believe that their condition has recovered, neglecting treatment during the maintenance period.
2. Avoid salt for a hundred days
This idea is also incorrect and unscientific. Patients with nephritis should limit their salt intake during their illness, but they cannot avoid it. Little is known that salt is an essential element in the metabolism of the body's tissues. Long term salt deprivation not only fails to alleviate the condition, but also leads to a decline in the function of many organs, which is not conducive to recovery. Mild cases can prolong the condition, while severe cases can endanger life. Normally, if there is no obvious swelling or hypertension, 3-5 grams of salt should be added daily. For severe edema or hypertension, salt intake can be appropriately reduced, preferably 1-3 grams per day.
From this, it can be seen that there are indeed certain treatment misconceptions in the treatment of chronic nephritis. The way to deal with these misconceptions is to promptly go to the hospital for diagnosis and consult the doctor carefully. The doctor will explain the treatment of nephritis and other matters to the patient in scientific language. The patient should receive timely treatment and recover as soon as possible.
