What are the treatment methods for kidney disease?

Jul 18, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have developed kidney disease and would like to receive treatment as soon as possible. What are the available treatment options for kidney disease?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The main treatment methods for kidney disease include the following: 1. General treatment: By avoiding triggers, eliminating infections and other adverse factors, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle such as quitting smoking, exercising moderately, managing emotions, and eating a balanced diet, the burden on the kidneys can be reduced and disease recovery promoted. 2. Medication therapy: Different types of kidney disease are treated with corresponding medications. For example, glomerulonephritis may be treated with hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide; nephrotic syndrome may require prednisone and cyclophosphamide. The goal of medication therapy is to control the progression of the disease and alleviate symptoms. 3. Surgical treatment: For kidney diseases requiring surgical intervention, such as kidney tumors or severe hydronephrosis, surgery may be performed to remove the tumor or drain the accumulated fluid, thereby restoring normal kidney function. 4. Renal replacement therapy: Including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation, these methods can replace some or all kidney functions when kidney function is severely impaired, thus sustaining the patient's life.