10. Feng Xin Zi: 13-Year-Old Boy with Chronic Glomerulonephritis

10. Feng Xin Zi: 13-Year-Old Boy with Chronic Glomerulonephritis

Question: My son often had tonsillitis as a child, which led to hematuria when he was ten. After taking “Shenyan Shu” and reducing physical activity for over a year, his urine tests returned to normal. However, after a soccer match, protein appeared in his urine again. Since then, every time he catches a cold or engages in physical activity, protein reappears, sometimes reaching 3+. Once the cold subsides, the protein disappears again. Kidney function tests are normal, and there is no edema. Now he is 13 and his complexion appears dull. How can he regain his health?

Answer: You should stop letting your child play soccer. Your child has chronic glomerulonephritis or nephrotic syndrome. The original tonsillitis was caused by streptococcus, which triggered an allergic reaction in the body, leading to kidney problems. It is urgent to go to the urology department for diagnosis and treatment.

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