Treatment for Hypertension in Nephrotic Syndrome

Hypertension is not in the top four characteristic symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome which refers to massive proteinuria, edema, hypoalbuminemia and hyperlipidemia. Even though, it occurs in some cases of primary or secondary Nephrotic Syndrome. Hypertension is one of the risky and aggravating factors of kidney damage, so an effective treatment that can bring blood pressure into normal range is of great significant meaning.

Clinically, different ways can be used to deal with Hypertension caused by Nephrotic Syndrome. The followings are the several common methods and hope some of them are helpful for you:

1. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

In Nephrotic Syndrome, kidney damages occurs, leading to the increase of an enzyme needed to form a substance that narrows blood vessels. When blood vessels get shrunk, impact on vascular wall increase and Hypertension occurs. ACE inhibitors can block this enzyme and prevent blood vessles from being narrowed, which will help to lower blood pressure.

2. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

Antiotensin II receptor blockers alway occur as the second choice for Hypertension patients who can not take ACE inhibitors. In Nephrotic Syndrome, ARBs can be used alone or combined with other medicines like a diuretic.

3. Direc renin inhibitors

Similar with ACE inhibitors and ARBs, direct renin inhibitors also work by blocking the enzyme which can induce Hypertension. With this medicine, blood vessels can be relaxed and widened, which makes blood flow through vessels more easily.

4. Beta-Blockers

Differently, Beta-Blockers help Nephrotic Syndrome patients to control Hypertension by lowering the heart rate, the amount of blood the heart pumps out and the force of the heartbeat.

5. Diuretics

For Nephrotic Syndrome patients, excess sodium can not be discharged effectively. They pile up in blood and elevate blood pressure. Diuretics help damaged kidney remove more sodium and water from the blood, which will lower blood pressure. In addition, this also help Nephrotic Syndrome patients remit edema symptom.

6. Calcium channel blockers

Calcium channel blockers also works by extending blood vessles.

7. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy

Among these medical methods for Hypertension in Nephrotic Syndrome, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is the most natural remedy. It not only helps to lower blood pressure, but also improve kidney function.