Treatment Methods for Proteinuria

Jul 19, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

This morning, I heard from my mother that she needs to undergo treatment for proteinuria, but I don't know how the treatment is carried out. May I ask, what are the treatment methods for proteinuria?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Luo Yong
Proteinuria, medically referred to as such, generally involves the following aspects: 1. **Etiological Treatment**: Treatment targeting the underlying disease causing proteinuria. For example, if caused by diabetes, strict blood glucose control is necessary; if caused by hypertension, blood pressure should be maintained within the normal range. 2. **Medication**: Doctors may prescribe medications to reduce proteinuria, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), which help reduce the loss of protein through kidney filtration. 3. **Lifestyle Modifications**: Maintaining a healthy diet, limiting salt and protein intake, controlling body weight, quitting smoking, exercising moderately, and avoiding excessive fatigue are all beneficial for kidney function. Please follow medical advice during treatment and strictly adhere to the prescribed medication regimen. Self-treatment may increase the burden on the kidneys. If persistent or severe proteinuria occurs, seek medical attention promptly.