What to Do with Relapse of Nephrotic Syndrome

Question: My 4-year-old son suffered from nephrotic syndrome one year ago. This is the seventh time it relapses. Why does it happen? Is it curable? What to do with it? Please give a way to avoid it. Thank you!

Answer: Nephrotic Syndrome is generally caused due to accumulation of massive immune complexes in the glomeruli of the kidneys. One of the characters of Nephrotic Syndrome is frequent relapse. Steroid is used to suppress the body's immune system and quickly relive the symptoms, such as swelling, proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia and hyperlipidaemia, but it fails to treat the disease from the root cause.

The root cause of Nephrotic Syndrome is the disordered immune system. Though the inflammatory response can be inhibited by the steroid, the immune complexes are still depositing in the kidneys.Chinese medicine treatmentproves to be effective for treating the relapse of the disease. Immunotherapy can not only improve kidney function, but also make the whole body harmonious. With the application of advanced therapies, harmful substances within the body can be cleared up, and damaged renal function will be restored. On the basis of an accurate diagnosis of kid's condition, several of the above steps will be chosen to form the best treatment plan which can guarantee satisfactory curative effects.