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Aunt Wang has been feeling weak lately, and her urine is not quite right. She thought that she would get through it, but she didn't expect the situation to get worse and worse. That morning, when she woke up, she found that her urine was pale red, and she was immediately frightened.
Aunt Wang is 58 years old and a retired dance teacher. In her spare time, she has a wide range of hobbies, including dancing, gardening and cooking. But recently, she feels that her physical condition is deteriorating, and she can't even get interested in her favorite dance.
"That's not going to work, I'll have to go to the hospital." Aunt Wang thought to herself. So she made an appointment with her old friend, Dr. Li, hoping to find out what was wrong with her body.
Dr. Lee is an experienced nephrologist. After meeting Aunt Wang, he carefully inquired about her symptoms and arranged a series of tests. When the results came out, Dr. Lee's expression became solemn.
"Aunt Wang, according to the results of the examination, you are likely to suffer from nephritis, and it has reached a more serious stage." Dr. Lee said, "Have you noticed anything unusual in your urine lately? "
Aunt Wang thought about it for a moment and nodded: "There is indeed something wrong. Except for the infrared urine I found this morning, I always felt that the urine output was less than usual during this time, and sometimes it was a little cloudy. "
After listening to this, Dr. Li was more certain of his judgment. He explained: "Aunt Wang, the two conditions you just mentioned are important signals of worsening nephritis. Redness in urine is due to the presence of blood in the urine, which is medically known as hematuria. Decreased urine output and cloudy urine may be due to impaired kidney function that prevents the body from filtering metabolic waste products properly. "
After hearing this, Aunt Wang couldn't help but be a little flustered: "Then what should I do?" Is this disease serious? "
Dr. Li comforted: "Don't worry, although the situation is a bit serious, as long as it is treated in time, there is still a lot of hope." Let's first learn about nephritis. "
Next, Dr. Li patiently explained the relevant knowledge of nephritis to Aunt Wang. Nephritis is a common kidney disease that is mainly caused by an inflammatory response caused by a problem with the immune system that attacks kidney tissue. If left untreated, it can lead to kidney failure and even life-threatening.
"In addition to the symptoms you just mentioned, patients with nephritis may also experience edema, high blood pressure, proteinuria, etc." Dr. Lee added, "So you should pay more attention to your body changes. "
Aunt Wang nodded thoughtfully: "I understand." What should be done in terms of treatment? "
Dr. Lee explains, "The treatment plan is tailored to the specific situation. In general, we use medications to control inflammation and protect kidney function. At the same time, it is also necessary to adjust your diet and lifestyle habits. For example, limit your protein and salt intake, drink plenty of water, and get enough rest. "
After listening to Dr. Li's explanation, Aunt Wang breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still a little apprehensive. At this time, a young man happened to walk into the consultation room, it was Mr. Zhang, who came for a follow-up visit.
Mr. Zhang is a 35-year-old construction engineer. Half a year ago, he was also diagnosed with nephritis, and after treatment, his condition improved a lot.
Seeing this, Dr. Lee invited Mr. Cheung to share his experience. Mr. Zhang said with a smile: "At first, I was also scared, and I felt that my life was completely disrupted. But as long as you follow the doctor's instructions for good treatment, you will get better slowly. Now I'm working, I just need to review it regularly. "
Mr. Zhang's words gave Aunt Wang a lot of encouragement. She was determined to actively cooperate with the treatment to overcome the disease.
Seeing that Aunt Wang's mood was improving, Dr. Li further advised, "Aunt Wang, in addition to treatment, prevention is also very important. Usually pay attention to keep warm and avoid colds; Exercise more to enhance immunity; Regular physical examinations to detect problems in time. If you notice an abnormality in urination, you must seek medical attention promptly. "
Aunt Wang carefully took note of Dr. Li's advice. Before leaving, she said gratefully, "Thank you, Dr. Li, I will definitely cooperate with the treatment." I also hope that through my experience, more people can pay attention to kidney health. "
Walking out of the hospital, Aunt Wang's heart was full of hope. She knows that as long as she adheres to treatment and maintains an optimistic attitude, she will definitely be able to overcome the disease and return to a healthy life.
This little story tells us that for chronic diseases like nephritis, early detection and early treatment are crucial. If you notice an abnormality in your urine, such as a decrease in urine output, cloudy or bloody, you should not take it lightly and seek medical attention immediately.
At the same time, each of us should pay attention to the health of our kidneys, develop good living habits, and have regular physical examinations to jointly build a line of defense to protect our kidneys.
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