CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
A guide to the treatment of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome

WHEN SHOULD I GET IN TOUCH WITH THE DOCTOR?

1. If your child is in close contact with chickenpox or measles, contact the hospital unit within 24 hours as he/she may need a special injection to boost his/her resistance to these infections.
2. If your child has protein (++ or greater) in the urine for three days.
3. If your child is puffy, unwell or has a fever.
4. If your child has diarrhoea and vomiting.
5. For any small worry it is best to phone, no matter what the time, as it may be important.

In some Units the Community Paediatric Sister or Health Visitor may visit you at home and you can discuss any worries or problems with her. If appropriate the community nurse may visit your child’s nursery or school.

Discussion with the social worker may be helpful. It may be possible to receive practical assistance and more importantly support in dealing with your family’s concerns.

NKF Controlled Document No. 146, CHILDHOOD NEPHROTIC SYNDROME — A guide to the treatment of Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome — When should I get in touch with the doctor?, written 10 September 2004.

Content compiled by members of the Children’s Renal & Urology Unit, QMC, Nottingham.

The National Kidney Federation cannot accept responsibility for information provided. The above is for guidance only. Patients are advised to seek further information from their own doctor.

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