Post Date December, 03 2023
The kidney is an important organ of metabolism. If the metabolism of the human body is not smooth, that is, kidney lesions can also be accompanied by other diseases, which are collectively referred to as nephrotic syndrome. So what are the complications of nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is not only difficult to treat and easy to repeat, but also causes a series of complications.
Infection: Due to the loss of a large amount of immunoglobulin from the urine, plasma protein decreases, affecting antibody formation. The use of adrenocortical hormones and cytotoxic drugs reduces the overall resistance of patients and is highly susceptible to infections, such as skin infections, primary peritonitis, respiratory tract infections, urinary system infections, and even sepsis.
Coronary heart disease: Patients with nephrotic syndrome often have hyperlipidemia and hypercoagulable blood, so they are prone to coronary heart disease. It has been reported that the incidence of myocardial infarction in patients with nephrotic syndrome is 8 times higher than in normal people. Coronary heart disease has become the third cause of death in nephrotic syndrome (second only to infection and renal failure).
Thrombosis: Patients with nephrotic syndrome are prone to thrombosis, especially membranous nephropathy, with an incidence of up to 25% to 40%. The causes of thrombosis include edema, low patient activity, venous stasis, hyperlipidemia, increased viscosity due to blood concentration, high fibrinogen content, and increased factors V, VII, VIII, and X, as well as the use of adrenal cortical hormones that predispose the blood to hypercoagulability.
Acute renal failure: Patients with nephrotic syndrome often have low blood volume and hypercoagulability due to massive proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, and hyperlipidemia. "Vomiting, diarrhea, and the use of antihypertensive drugs and diuretics for diuresis can cause a sudden decrease in renal blood perfusion, which in turn reduces the glomerular filtration rate, leading to acute renal failure.". In addition, acute renal failure can also be induced by factors such as interstitial edema in the kidney and tubular blockage caused by protein concentration in nephrotic syndrome.
Electrolyte and metabolic disorders: Repeated use of diuretics or long-term unreasonable salt restriction can lead to hyponatremia in patients with nephrotic syndrome; The use of adrenocortical hormones and a large amount of diuretics leads to massive urination. If potassium is not replenished in a timely manner, hypokalemia can easily occur.
What are the complications of nephrotic syndrome? Despite the numerous complications of nephrotic syndrome, patients with nephrotic syndrome can avoid the complications of nephrotic syndrome by adopting formal treatment methods. Even if the complications of nephrotic syndrome occur, timely treatment measures can also prevent the progression of the disease.
For the treatment of nephrotic syndrome, focusing on micro traditional Chinese medicine, it is possible to conduct pathological treatment from the onset of kidney disease, repair and process the damaged inherent cells and fibrosis of the kidney, so as to repair the filtration barrier function of the kidney, improve the renal function, and ultimately completely solve the problems of proteinuria, hematuria, and so on
In short, if timely treatment measures are taken for nephrotic syndrome, the complications of nephrotic syndrome can be avoided. Above, we have a detailed understanding of the complications of nephrotic syndrome, and timely diagnosis and treatment should be carried out when complications of nephrotic syndrome occur.
