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Glomerulosclerosis medical therapy

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Overview

Overview

Medical Therapy

Medical Therapy

Some patients will receive high doses of corticosteroids or a drug called cyclosporine to suppress their immune system.

The goal of treatment is to control the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome and prevent chronic kidney failure.

In general, treatments may include:

  • Antibiotics to control infections
  • Anti-inflammatory medicines to reduce the immune response
  • Dialysis
  • Fluid restriction
  • Kidney transplant
  • Low-fat diet
  • Low- or moderate-protein diet (1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day)
  • Medicines to treat high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels
  • Salt-reduced diet
  • Vitamin D supplements
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