Nephrotic Syndrome in Children: Swelling on the face of children is not always a sign of allergy. It can also be a symptom of kidney disease like nephrotic syndrome. Know its initial symptoms, causes, treatment and when to immediately contact a doctor.
Swelling on the face of children does not always mean allergy. If this is happening to your child too, then you should contact the doctor immediately. Children’s doctor Imran Patel, while narrating a case, says that a girl’s face was very swollen. After examination, kidney disease was detected. The girl was diagnosed with nephritic syndrome. Know special things about this disease and its treatment.
Problem of nephritic syndrome in children
Kidney disease is a common disease in children, in which excessive protein starts coming out of the body through urine. Due to this reason, children’s face starts swelling. If this is not taken care of, the disease starts progressing with time. The swelling increases and reaches the hands and feet also.
Main symptoms of nephrotic syndrome
- Swelling is seen around the eyes after waking up in the morning and in the legs as the day progresses. Gradually this swelling also increases.
- Foam starts appearing due to protein in urine. This symptom must be observed.
- Due to retention of water in the body, the weight of the child suddenly increases. Not only this, loss of appetite, feeling tired and stomach ache can also occur.
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How is Nephrotic Syndrome Treated in Children?
- Nephrotic syndrome is treated in children through steroid therapy. When the disease is first detected, doctors give Prednisolone for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Doctors give medicines to reduce inflammation in the body.
- Nephrotic syndrome can also be cured by changing the diet. The amount of salt in food is reduced.
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