Thursday, November 20, 2014

How to Deal With Patients With Nephrotic Syndrome Appear Edema

Most patients with nephrotic syndrome will appear edema. However edema, will not only affect the body's appearance, and the metabolism of the human body will have some obstacles. So for the patients concerned, should strengthen the handling of edema.

1. When edema, the patient should be recording abdominal circumference, body weight, urine routine weekly inspection of 2 to 3 times, so you can observe the condition of their body condition.

2, patients should pay attention to rest, especially for patients with severe hypertension, edema and appear more in need of rest. For patients with mild, generally without strict restrictions on the activities, recreational activities appropriate arrangements according to the disease, so that the spirit of children happy.

3, patients on kidney disease diet, calorie intake should be taken to ensure that the general control of the daily protein intake for 2g / kg or so; and edema in patients appear to be non-edible salt.

4, when patients with edema, should pay attention to skin care, to keep the skin clean and dry to avoid abrasions and pressure, timing stand. Bedding should be soft. Buttocks and limbs can be rubber cushion pad or cotton circle, conditional air bed can be used.

5, in the use of drugs to treat edema, the patient should be observed therapeutic effects and side effects of medications, observation of drug efficacy and side effects, such as the use of immunosuppressive therapy, attention decreased white blood cell count, hair loss, gastrointestinal reactions and hemorrhagic cystitis .


For patients concerned, when there is edema, should strengthen the treatment of the symptoms, which can sufficiently reduce the nephrotic syndrome of the damage caused by the patient's body.

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