Patient's question:
Problem Description: Suffering from kidney disease for 4 years without treatment, please ask if traditional Chinese medicine is better or Western medicine is better.Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to seek Western medicine treatment. Taking traditional Chinese medicine is only a placebo treatment and lacks a targeted approach. Once the Western medicine pathological test results are available, treatment can be tailored based on the disease stage, which can slow down the progression of kidney function. It is advised to visit the nephrology department of a large hospital for consultation. Regularly check the levels of urea nitrogen and creatinine, and have an ultrasound to check if the kidneys have shrunk. Pay attention to recording the amount of urine output and control blood pressure around 130/80.