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What Is The Diet Plan For A Child Suffering Nephrotic Syndrome?

Hi,

My 2.5 yrs son is suffering from nephrotic syndrome. he has severe swelling in abdomen and legs. Urine albumin was (++). Was passing urine only twice a day. After 5 days of Omnacortil (prendisolone) and antibiotics the frequency of urinartion increased to 75% of normal, albumin was injected to drain out swelling. he has infection in the form of diarrhoea and cold/cough. However chest Xray looks normal. Another Urin test is due in two days. What should he eat ? How to help him recover faster ?
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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You did not mention whether biopsy was done or not. Based on history probably your son is suffering from Nephrotic syndrome. Frequently Nephrotic syndrome is complicated by diarrhoea or cough which means if infection is there it precipitates edema. Regarding diet, low salt diet and avoidance of non vegetarian diet is preferable. Many a times childhood Nephrotic syndrome won't occur in adulthood.Best of luck. if you have any questions Feel free to contact me.
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What Is The Diet Plan For A Child Suffering Nephrotic Syndrome?

You did not mention whether biopsy was done or not. Based on history probably your son is suffering from Nephrotic syndrome. Frequently Nephrotic syndrome is complicated by diarrhoea or cough which means if infection is there it precipitates edema. Regarding diet, low salt diet and avoidance of non vegetarian diet is preferable. Many a times childhood Nephrotic syndrome won t occur in adulthood.Best of luck. if you have any questions Feel free to contact me.