Patients with nephrotic syndrome can eat pumpkin, but should pay attention to moderate intake according to their own conditions. Nephrotic syndrome is mainly due to various glomerular diseases, which leads to a series of clinical syndromes. The main manifestations are large amounts of proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, edema, hyperlipidemia and so on. Pumpkin is rich in nutrients, rich in vitamins and trace elements, such as containing carotene, trace elements of zinc, chromium, cobalt, as well as pectin and mannitol, etc., for low-protein, low-fat food, but also helps to laxative and diuretic, so patients with nephrotic syndrome can be consumed in moderation. However, pumpkin contains potassium ions, if the patient has renal impairment, it may lead to potassium ions in the body can not be discharged in time, followed by hyperkalemia, which can lead to cardiac arrest and endanger the life of serious cases. Therefore, it is recommended that patients should consume pumpkin in moderation according to their own conditions. Patients with nephrotic syndrome are advised to go to regular hospitals in time and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of doctors.