What to do if children have nephritis?

Childhood nephritis is an emergency condition. The main cause of nephritis is low immunity in children, which leads to respiratory bacterial infection, thus causing nephritis. Nephritis is more common in children aged six to nine, and is especially susceptible to infection in humid weather and changeable seasons. Its symptoms include: loss of appetite, swelling of the face and ankles, abnormal urine volume, etc. The kidney is a very important organ in our body. Once a child is suffering from the disease, it will lead to renal dysfunction in the long run and the body will become worse and worse. Once discovered, it should be treated in time.

1. Keep warm.

Be careful not to let your child catch cold, as colds will aggravate the condition and even cause recurrence.

2. Children should not eat foods high in salt.

It is very important to eat less salt in the diet for children whose blood pressure has not yet returned to normal. However, meals without salt will affect appetite, so a low-salt diet is more appropriate. After the edema and high blood pressure disappear, you can improve your normal diet, but it should also be light and not too salty. Steamed buns and soda crackers also contain sodium, so it is best not to give them to children. You can let your children eat some fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins in the body.

3. Children should not be overworked.

Parents should pay special attention to arranging their children's daily schedule and try to get enough rest.

4. Children’s clothes should not be worn for a long time without being changed.

Infection is often the cause of relapse of kidney disease. Take a bath and change clothes frequently to keep your skin clean and prevent skin infections.

5. Do not reduce the dosage or stop taking the medicine at will.

To treat kidney disease, most patients need to take hormone drugs. Sick children taking hormones must follow the doctor's guidance and gradually reduce the dosage until they stop taking the medication as their condition improves. Parents should urge their children to take medicines on time and in the appropriate dosage. They must not reduce the dosage or stop taking the medicines at will to avoid recurrence of the disease.