Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've been experiencing some swelling in my body. I feel weak all over. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was kidney disease. Could you please tell me how traditional Chinese medicine treats purpura nephritis?Doctor's answer:
Hematuric nephritis is caused by allergic factors, as it results from exposure to allergens, stimulating the immune system to produce specific antibodies. These antibodies can cause damage to the kidneys. If the condition worsens, hematuric nephritis requires identifying the allergen and avoiding and preventing exposure to it. Appropriate use of anti-allergic medications can be effective. Corticosteroids can also be used for treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine is not very effective for treating hematuric nephritis and can be used as a complementary therapy.