Patient's question:
My brother was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome in 2006 and has been undergoing continuous treatment. Initially, it was protein in the urine, followed by generalized edema. After a year of treatment, there was still no improvement. He has been treated at the Nephrology Department of Guangxi Medical University, undergoing all high-tech, high-cost treatments such as hemodialysis, but there was still no improvement.Onset and duration of the current illness: 1 year
Current general condition: Generalized edema, firm muscles, leaving indentations when pressed into the skin, which gradually recover. Currently, his general mobility is still manageable.
Medical history: No one in the family has ever had this disease. He has been frail since childhood and has relied on cephradine for every cold and fever, which has led to the current situation where ordinary medications are ineffective.
Doctor's answer:
Hello! Has the patient been on dialysis? Has it reached kidney failure? Another case of misdiagnosis! The causes of nephritis (including allergic purpura nephritis) and nephrotic syndrome are due to bacterial infections (such as streptococcus), food and drug poisoning (allergies), which then combine with immune cells in the body to form immune complexes. These immune complexes circulate in the bloodstream and deposit on the glomerular basement membrane through the body's own rejection response. If they are not promptly removed, they trigger an immune response, leading to nephritis or nephrotic syndrome.The use of hormones, cyclophosphamide, and herbs like Tripterygium wilfordii destroys lymphocytes, reduces immunity, and suppresses immune reactions. Although there may be a temporary disappearance of proteinuria after medication, immunity is lowered, and the immune complexes deposited on the glomerular basement membrane are not removed. Therefore, after stopping or reducing the dose of medication, or upon exposure to infections, new immune complexes may form, leading to a relapse of the condition or even worsening it!
All medications undergo detoxification in the liver and excretion by the kidneys. The kidneys not only filter and remove toxins and waste products from the blood but also absorb nutrients from the blood to support the growth and metabolism of kidney cells! Overuse of toxic medications further burdens the liver and kidneys, leading to reduced kidney function and ultimately kidney failure, resulting in uremia!
Therefore, to treat nephritis and nephrotic syndrome, the following measures should be taken:
1. Remove immune complexes and reduce immune reactions.
2. Enhance immunity to prevent new infections and the formation of new immune complexes!
3. Use medications that boost immunity and nourish the kidneys; avoid any medications with toxic side effects to prevent further burdening the liver and kidneys!
4. The presence of hematuria and proteinuria is only a clinical manifestation of nephritis or nephrotic syndrome, representing the "symptom." It should not be eliminated in the short term. Only by addressing the "root cause"—removing immune complexes and enhancing immunity—can hematuria and proteinuria gradually disappear, and nephritis or nephrotic syndrome be effectively cured!