Causes and Treatment of Tummy Infections for Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome is one disease in which kidney filters become leaky, so a large amount of protein leaks into the urine. Along with proteinuria, many other health problems may occur. Among them, tummy infections, or belly infections, need to attract patients’ highly attention.
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Our two kidneys lie to the sides of the upper tummy, so when kidneys are diseased, tummy disorder occurs easily. Generally speaking, tummy infections are related to Nephrotic Syndrome in three aspects.
1. Protein leakage: As a lot of protein leaks from the body, quite a part of immunoglobulin is also lost, which is responsible for depending the body from infection. As bacteria go into the abdomen, infection happens.
2. Side effects of steroids and immunosuppressants: To manage proteinuria and swelling, most Nephrotic Syndrome patients should take these medications. However, these medicines will weaken patients’ immune system that can result in infections or even peritonitis.
3. Low kidney function: With the decline of kidney function, extra waste products and toxins will build up in the body. This is another reason of tummy infections for Nephrotic Syndrome patients.
Since the underlying cause varies from person to person, patients should find out what causes their problem before taking any medicine or treatment. The following are some general options, but the detailed treatment plan should depend on patients’ illness condition.
- Supplement high-quality protein
- Tight control of proteinuria
- Preventing the patients from going into public places regularly
- Using antibiotics carefully
- Regulating patients’ immune system through Medicated Bath, Massage, Cupping and other natural remedies
- Rebuilding kidney filters’ structure with Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy or Immunotherapy.
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