Leg edema after one nephrectomy may be caused by contralateral renal insufficiency, which can be handled clinically by general treatment and medication.
1. General treatment: Diet according to the doctor’s instruction, limit the intake of protein, salt, potassium, phosphorus and other substances, with high-quality protein, such as eggs, lean meat, fish, chicken, milk and so on. For those with hypertension or obvious edema, daily salt intake should be limited to about 5g/d. At the same time, patients should avoid sedentary, more bed rest.
2. Drug therapy: calcium carbonate, calcium acetate, and sevelamer can be chosen to regulate calcium-phosphorus balance; the use of sodium bicarbonate can help correct metabolic acidosis; diuretics such as furosemide and bumetanide can also be chosen to reduce the burden on the heart and lungs and prevent water and sodium disorders, which can help reduce the symptoms of edema.
The above drugs should be used under the guidance of doctors. After nephrectomy, you should have a regular review and follow the doctor’s instructions strictly for recovery. Pay attention to the postoperative matters, if the body has abnormalities, should be timely follow-up treatment.