Can a nephrotic syndrome child take salt in food? Is it harmful for him? How can nephrotic syndrome be cured?
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Nephrotic syndrome in children has period of active disease and wellness. When the disease is active, there is fluid retention and swelling of the body. Excessive salt intake can make it worse. When child is well, salt intake can be normal. Most children will grow out of nephrotic syndrome. It also depends on age and the type of nephrotic syndrome.
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Hello. A child with nephrotic syndrome should not be given extra salt in diet other than that is added in gould during preparation. That means he should curtail intake of pickles, papad. Once a child has recovered from swelling, normal diet can be resumed. Nephrotic syndrome can be cured by use of steroids under pediatricians guidance.
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