Patient's question:
I have IgA nephropathy. I recently had an abortion, but recently I have been feeling some discomfort. What kind of anti-inflammatory medicine should I take?Doctor's answer:
After undergoing a D&C procedure for IgA nephropathy, one can take many medications that have relatively less interference on the kidneys, such as Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, and Cefixime. Antibiotics are taken after the procedure primarily to prevent infection and to prevent the recurrence of postoperative infections. For patients with kidney disease, the choice of antibiotics should be determined based on those that have the least interference on the kidneys. Penicillin-class drugs and Cephalosporin-class drugs are the two types of antibiotics that have the least interference on the kidneys, so women who have undergone a D&C procedure can choose from these two types of drugs. Other types of antibiotics may cause greater interference to the kidneys during metabolism, so they should be used with caution. It is recommended that patients undergo a skin test before using anti-inflammatory drugs to determine which medication is suitable for them.