Is lupus nephritis curable?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing swelling in my lower limbs and difficulty walking. After visiting the hospital for examination, my doctor diagnosed me with nephritis, specifically lupus nephritis. I would like to ask, is lupus nephritis curable?
The difficulty of treating lupus nephritis varies depending on the severity of the condition.
Generally, for patients with mild lupus nephritis, long-term disease stability can be maintained through medication treatments such as hormones and immunosuppressants, making it relatively easier to manage. For patients with more severe pathological types or those who are not responsive to hormone and immunosuppressant treatments, the condition may become severe and even progress to renal failure or uremia, making treatment more challenging.
Therefore, treatment for lupus nephritis should be individualized according to each patient's specific condition, and requires active patient cooperation with the treatment plan to improve therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, patients should pay attention to lifestyle modifications, such as preventing colds and avoiding overexertion and late nights, to reduce disease recurrence and worsening.