Is There Alternative Medication Other Than Prednisone To Treat FSGS

Many patients with FSGS want to find alternative medication other than prednisone to treat FSGS. Prednisone is used as an anti-inflammatory or an immunsuppressant medication. It can treat many different condition but steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Besides, prednisone also brings some side effects like bone loss, low birth weight or birth defect, effecting growth in children.

So what is the alternative therapy for FSGS instead of prednisone?

Immunosuppressant

In western medicine, to treat FSGS, immunosuppressant is the only option before dialysis and kidney transplant. This medication works through reducing patients’ immune system, so the deposit of immune complexes cause inflammatory reactions difficultly. However, it can also cause many side effects such as infections, high blood pressure, bone disease, liver damage, hair loss and damage to sexual function.

Immunotherapy

This therapy aims at treating kidney disease by immune disorder. It has five functions of immune diagnosis, immune blockage, immune clearance, immune regulation and protection. As long as patients insist on treatment and take care of every details in everyday life, there are chances of reconstructing the immune system and avoiding hazards of kidney failure.

Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy

On the basis of traditional Chinese medicine, this method is an external application. Patients just need to lie on the bed to take this therapy. This therapy has functions of anti-inflammation, anti-coagulation, expanding blood vessels, dissolving immune complexes and rebuilding up kidney structure. Gradually, damaged kidney tissues can be repaired to some extent and renal fibrosis can be stopped. More importantly, renal function will be enhanced greatly.

Compared with prednisone and immunosuppressant, immunotherapy and Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy are natural and effective treatment for FSGS. If you want to learn more information about our therapies, you can leave us a message to kidneycares@hotmail.com or consult our online doctor directly.