Patient's question:
Recently, my appetite has been poor, and I've also noticed some swelling in my body. I feel completely exhausted. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's kidney disease. Could you please tell me how to eliminate proteinuria caused by lupus nephritis?Doctor's answer:
The patient has again developed proteinuria, primarily due to the recurrence of symptoms caused by lupus-induced kidney damage. In this case, it is necessary to promptly visit a secondary or tertiary hospital to consult with a nephrology specialist for follow-up treatment. Treatment should be tailored to the specific situation. Systemic lupus erythematosus is an immune system disease and is generally not curable. Therefore, immunosuppressants and hormone drugs are typically used to suppress the progression of the disease. It is recommended to cooperate with the doctor to address the condition accordingly.