How to treat leg swelling in chronic glomerulonephritis
Foot swelling medical condition characterized by an excessive buildup of fluid in the legs of patients, and this may cause patients to quickly obtain its weight, ranging from several days to several weeks. Leg edema chronic glomerulonephritis is usually caused by severe loss of protein in the urine or impaired renal function. For the treatment of leg edema in chronic glomerulonephritis requires the following procedure.
The first step is to increase the volume of urine of patients
Some diuretics such as furosemide, Torasemide is often used to promote urination. The doses of diuretics should vary depending upon the particular patient's condition. Moreover, if one type diuretics is not effective alone, it can be combined with an agent that is more efficient.
The second step is to limit the intake of sodium and water
In patients with chronic glomerulonephritis develop swelling of the legs due to limitations in the ability of the kidneys to excrete sodium in the urine. If patients take more sodium, swelling of the legs is easily aggravated. In addition, the extra fluid accumulated in the body is another cause swelling of the feet. Therefore, in order to limit the intake of sodium and water it is an important step in the treatment of leg edema in chronic glomerulonephritis.
The third step is to provide high-quality protein
Based on the above, we can know, the heavy loss of protein in the urine is another major cause of swelling of the legs, so that the supply of high-quality protein is also needed. Food with a high quality protein include milk, lean meats, fish, etc., which are, on the one hand ensures enough protein supplement on the other hand to avoid the loss of more protein.
The final step in the treatment of leg swelling
Some herbal treatments involving medical baths can help reduce leg swelling completely. Treatment bath can eliminate edema, swelling, in accordance with the position. If you are one of these patients, who want to treat leg swelling in chronic glomerulonephritis, should pay attention to this treatment.
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