Can chronic glomerulonephritis be cured?
Disease description:
My father has been complaining of lower back pain recently. After going to the hospital for examination, he was diagnosed with nephritis. I would like to ask whether chronic glomerulonephritis can be cured.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Chronic glomerulonephritis generally cannot be cured, but its progression can be controlled and delayed through active treatment. As a chronic disease, chronic glomerulonephritis usually involves pathological changes that cannot be completely reversed, thus making it impossible to return to a normal state. With appropriate treatment, including general management (low-salt and low-fat diet, smoking cessation, and alcohol restriction), symptomatic treatment (edema relief, lipid regulation, diuretics), and etiological treatment (medication targeting the underlying cause), patients' clinical symptoms can be alleviated and renal function can remain stable over the long term. Additionally, patients should be prepared for long-term follow-up to monitor disease progression and adjust treatment plans promptly when necessary.
