Truth About Corticosteroid Therapy For Nephrotic Syndrome

Corticosteroid therapy as of now is the most commonly used method for Nephrotic Syndrome in clinic. Though it is very common, but many Nephrotic Syndrome patients know nothing about this treatment method. Here, we will introduce several truth about corticosteroid therapy that Nephrotic Syndrome patients need to know.

1. Corticosteroid therapy shows obvious and quick treatment effects on Nephrotic Syndrome

Prednisone, diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the most commonly used medicines in corticosteroid therapy. This treatment shows quick and obvious treatment effects for people with Nephrotic Syndrome. And usually after taking these medicines for some time, patients will get clinical remission.

2. Nephrotic Syndrome relapses easily if treated with corticosteroid therapy

The importance of corticosteroid therapy is undeniable, but one thing we must realize is that this therapy can not solve problems from the root. And usually once patients reduce medicine dose or stop taking medicines, illness condition will relapse.

In corticosteroid therapy, almost all the medicines focus on treating Nephrotic Syndrome symptoms. For instances, diuretics are used to reduce fluid retention. For another instances, ACE inhabitors are used to lower blood pressure and reduce protein in urine. These medicines are effective in controlling these symptoms, but unfortunately, they can not repair kidney damages and improve kidney function. Therefore, when patients stop taking medicines for reduce medicine dose, Nephrotic Syndrome relapses. Many other factors also can cause relapse of illness condition like cold and infection and so on.

3. Long-term application of corticosteroid therapy will cause lots of side effects

Corticosteroid therapy is effectively, but if used for a long time, side effects will be caused such as tiredness, weight gain, hair loss, memory problem, sleep problem, moon face, mood swing and depression and so on. For children with Nephrotic Syndrome, corticosteroid therapy may also affect their mental development and physical development.

4. Corticosteroid therapy is not the only treatment method for Nephrotic Syndrome

Corticosteroid therapy is the most commonly used treatment method for Nephrotic Syndrome, but it is not the only treatment method. Aside from corticosteroid therapy, there are some other treatment options like Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Immunotherapy and Treatment for Polluted Blood. These treatments treat Nephrotic Syndrome in different ways and show different effects. Nephrotic Syndrome patients can choose the proper treatment method for themselves according to their illness condition. (For more detailed information about treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome, please leave message to kidneycares@hotmail.com or consult our on-line doctors directly)