How should pseudoaldosteronism be treated?

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Pseudoaldosteronism is a rare desalting syndrome, which usually occurs in the neonatal period. The main symptoms of pseudoaldosteronism are repeated vomiting, diarrhea, decreased or disappeared thirst, and growth retardation (even idiocy); In some cases, symptoms were revealed only after salt restriction or aldosterone antagonists were used, and the symptoms were relieved with age. How should pseudoaldosteronism be treated?

How should pseudoaldosteronism be treated?

The main treatment of this disease is to supplement salt. Some children need sodium bicarbonate to correct acidosis. The effective indicators of treatment were the correction of salt loss, the recovery of thirst and the recovery of normal growth and development. Most children can stop treatment in about 2 weeks. The supplement of sodium chloride (3-6 g / day) can correct hyperkalemia, reduce plasma renin and aldosterone levels, and improve clinical symptoms.

Patients with pseudoaldosteronism usually eat more mutton, loach, eggs, light vegetables, donkey meat, turtle, whipweed, and animal liver, such as chicken liver, fish liver, pig liver, etc. The diet is light and nutritious. Pay attention to a balanced diet.

Avoid spicy food. In order to avoid the recurrence of the disease, for example, seafood, chicken, dog meat, etc. At the same time, do not fast stimulating food. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Fresh vegetables and fruits contain a lot of nutrients needed by human body.

matters needing attention

Should eat the food that has diuretic effect; Should eat low salt food; Should eat high amino acid food. Radish soup is a light diuretic food, which can promote the excretion of body fluid, reduce the accumulation of body fluid caused by the disease, and reduce the risk of water poisoning.