Patient's question:
Over ten years ago, I had allergic purpura nephritis. During a thorough examination, there was no recurrence, but there was a cyst in my right kidney. A year ago, I got pregnant, and during prenatal check-ups, there were times when there was no protein, sometimes half a protein, and sometimes a protein. I didn't pay much attention to it. After giving birth, at 42 days postpartum, a urine test showed 2? (units of protein). I didn't feel any discomfort. Now, two months postpartum, I noticed that my urine has bubbles, and my right kidney has started to hurt, especially at night when I sleep. I want to ask if treatment still requires a kidney biopsy now, and if there are medications that don't affect breastfeeding. I want to wait until I stop breastfeeding before starting treatment.Doctor's answer:
This condition does not necessarily require a kidney puncture. An examination of the immune system, such as checking IgE levels, as well as analyzing eosinophils in the white blood cell count, can help diagnose the condition based on symptoms. Any medication you take can affect your breastfeeding, and if you decide on hormone treatment, the impact will be greater. However, it is recommended that you try traditional Chinese medicine treatment first, as it tends to have fewer side effects. I hope the above answer can help you. Thank you.