Can nephrotic syndrome be completely cured?
Disease description:
A friend has been diagnosed with kidney disease. At our age, we all have elderly parents to care for and young children to raise. I would like to know if nephrotic syndrome can be completely cured?
Whether nephrotic syndrome can be completely cured depends on the specific circumstances:
1. Pathological type: There are various pathological types of nephrotic syndrome. For example, minimal change disease and mild mesangial proliferative types generally have a good prognosis, and most patients can achieve clinical or even complete cure. However, more severe types such as severe mesangial proliferative disease and membranous nephropathy are more difficult to treat and have a lower likelihood of cure.
2. Treatment response: The patient's response to treatment is also an important factor affecting treatment outcomes. Some patients respond well to corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents, with significant therapeutic effects, while others may be less responsive, resulting in poorer outcomes.
3. Risk of recurrence: Even if nephrotic syndrome achieves clinical cure, there remains a risk of recurrence. Therefore, patients need regular follow-up examinations and should follow medical advice regarding treatment and lifestyle adjustments to reduce the risk of recurrence.