Post Date December, 03 2023
Nowadays, many people only pay attention to taking care of themselves when they know they are sick. Although this approach has some effect, it is not very obvious. Many patients are now asking: What are the early symptoms of nephritis? For such a problem, the editor consulted a doctor in this area, and the doctor provided the following points, hoping to be helpful to you.
What are the early symptoms of nephritis?
Nephritis is inflammation of the human kidneys, which can be divided into many types and can cause significant harm to the body. Therefore, it is important to treat nephritis early to reduce the harm to the body.
1. Edema: Edema in nephritis often first appears in loose areas such as the eyelids, face, and scrotum, followed by lower limb edema. In severe cases, systemic edema can also occur, and a few people may also have ascites.
2. Oligouria: Oligouria in acute nephritis can occur simultaneously with edema, and the urine color is deep. The daily urine volume can be less than 400 milliliters, and some patients may even have no urine. About one-third of patients will experience hematuria, which can be seen as a strong brown color with the naked eye and can last for several days or even weeks. Progressive nephritis also characterized by oliguria, accompanied by early onset symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
3. foam in urine: the increase is often caused by protein. Generally speaking, the more foam, the more protein.
4. Hypertension: Patients with nephritis may or may not have hypertension, but if uremia develops, it is often accompanied by hypertension and difficult to control. Generally speaking, patients with hypertension often have poorer prognosis than those without hypertension
5. Have a history of streptococcal infection: For example, influenza, acute pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, gingival abscess, scarlet fever, chickenpox, measles, skin abscess, and other diseases, urine routine follow-up examination can be conducted 1-3 weeks after cure, and early signs of nephritis can be detected.
How to prevent the occurrence of nephritis
Prevention and treatment of streptococcal infections, such as respiratory infections, chronic infections, pyoderma, etc. When the above-mentioned diseases occur, urine should be checked to understand whether there are worsening symptoms of nephritis, and early detection, treatment, and close follow-up should be achieved.
Actively eradicate chronic infectious lesions, especially chronic ones, and if necessary, surgically eradicate the infected lesions. Strengthen institutional training and strengthen the system. Pay attention to hygiene and keep your skin clean. Combine work and rest, and abide by reasonable living regulations.
Avoid getting cold and damp: Cold can cause renal artery spasm, exacerbate renal ischemia, and affect the recovery of nephritis. Dampness is beneficial for the growth and reproduction of hemolytic streptococci, making them susceptible to infection. Therefore, it is best to keep the indoor environment warm, sunny, and well ventilated. Dress appropriately and avoid getting wet.
Avoid using drugs that damage the kidneys, such as sulfonamides, aminoglycosides, etc. No matter what disease you see, always tell the doctor that you have a history of nephritis in the past and remind them to pay attention to their medication.
Limit sodium intake, have reasonable nutrition, and avoid consuming too much meat and vegetables, mainly light vegetables. Preventing, vomiting, and excessive use of diuretics that can cause electrolyte confusion. The quality of human body maintenance is directly related to extending lifespan, so doing a good job in kidney maintenance is of great significance in preventing deterioration of kidney function.
