Can people with nephrotic syndrome eat strawberries?

Written by Zhou Qi
Nephrology
Updated on January 04, 2025
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Patients with nephrotic syndrome can eat strawberries in moderate amounts. Patients with nephrotic syndrome typically have urinary protein levels exceeding 3.5g in 24 hours, along with noticeable symptoms of edema. It is essential for these patients to control their intake of water, especially those with severe edema, as excessive water intake can further exacerbate the swelling. Additionally, patients should limit their intake of plant proteins, follow a low-salt diet, and avoid heavy consumption of oils and fatty foods. From the above perspectives, it is generally acceptable for patients with nephrotic syndrome to eat strawberries in moderation. Strawberries contain very little plant protein and will not increase urinary protein levels. Although strawberries do not contain much salt, patients with nephrotic syndrome still need to consume them in moderation due to their high water content.

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What should I do about the high fever caused by nephrotic syndrome?

Patients with nephrotic syndrome, due to long-term use of steroids, have particularly weak resistance and are prone to various infections. High fever is a common symptom in patients with nephrotic syndrome after an infection. Once a high fever due to infection occurs in nephrotic syndrome, it must be taken seriously because infections are often a significant trigger for the relapse or worsening of the condition. Once the condition worsens, patients often experience heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema, and declining kidney function. Therefore, it is crucial to go to the hospital in a timely manner after the onset of high fever for medical treatment, and to conduct routine blood and urine tests, kidney function tests, and chest X-rays to determine the cause of the patient's high fever, whether it is a viral or bacterial infection. Besides, it is important to drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, rest in bed, reduce outdoor activities, and avoid fatigue. If a viral infection causes the fever, antiviral medications that clear heat and detoxify should be used. If a bacterial infection causes the fever, sensitive antibiotics should be used for symptomatic treatment. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Does nephrotic syndrome easily lead to cerebral infarction?

Nephrotic syndrome is a high-risk factor for cerebral infarction, making patients prone to strokes. This is because patients with nephrotic syndrome excrete large amounts of protein in their urine, which reduces protein concentration in the plasma and disrupts the anticoagulant fibrinolysis system, leading to an increased tendency to form blood clots. These clots are prone to develop in the veins of the lower extremities and the renal veins, and cerebral arteries in the skull are also susceptible to occlusion. Therefore, in such patients, if the plasma albumin level is very low, such as below 20 grams per liter, there is a need for routine use of anticoagulant medications.

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What is good for children with nephrotic syndrome to eat?

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Is nephrotic syndrome prone to recurrence?

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by more than 3.5 grams of proteinuria in 24 hours and a serum albumin concentration lower than 30 grams per liter. Treatment of this disease should be aimed at the cause, with most patients suffering from primary nephrotic syndrome related to immune dysfunction, therefore often requiring treatment with steroids. Indeed, some patients easily experience relapses; after a period of steroid treatment, proteinuria may decrease or even turn negative. However, upon cessation of the medication or during occurrences like a cold, some patients may suffer from relapses. Not all patients respond this way, as some are dependent on steroids.

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Can nephrotic syndrome be clinically cured?

Nephrotic syndrome, a disease that clinically cannot be completely cured, is a chronic illness with no concept of cure. However, with appropriate treatment plans, many patients can achieve effective relief. There are two criteria for judging treatment effectiveness: first, the patient's 24-hour urinary protein quantification is controlled below 0.5 grams, and even can be controlled below 0.3 grams. Second, the patient's 24-hour urinary protein quantification is reduced by more than half compared to the baseline value. Both scenarios indicate effective treatment, but achieving a complete cure is difficult.