Treatment of Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Aug 22, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Hongxia
Introduction
First and foremost, dietary control is essential: a low-salt, low-fat diet with high-quality protein is recommended. High-quality protein sources include milk, eggs, lean meat, and poultry. For patients with hypertension, strict blood pressure control is mandatory. Abnormalities such as anemia or coagulation disorders—or even appropriate anticoagulant therapy—may also contribute to the condition. In patients with glomerulonephritis who are not receiving corticosteroid treatment, certain traditional Chinese patent medicines may be used.
In the Western medical management of chronic glomerulonephritis, dietary control is paramount: patients must adhere to a low-salt, low-fat diet with high-quality protein sources—such as milk, eggs, lean meat, and poultry.
Additionally, treatment targets specific clinical manifestations—for example, diuretics are used to manage edema, while strict blood pressure control is essential to prevent further glomerulosclerosis.
Glomerular diseases may also induce hematologic complications, such as anemia or coagulation abnormalities. These can be addressed with antiplatelet agents or appropriate anticoagulant therapy. Generally, corticosteroids are not routinely prescribed for glomerulonephritis, particularly in early stages, due to their relatively significant adverse effects. Instead, certain traditional Chinese patent medicines may be considered as alternative therapeutic options.
