The main pathological basis of Henoch-Schonlein Purpura Nephritis is systemic small vessel damage, and the main causes of this pathology may be related to capillary allergy caused by infection, virus, insect bite and other factors. Clinically, it is mainly manifested as skin purpura, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, arthritis and kidney injury, and some people may suffer from joint swelling and pain, abdominal pain and hematochezia. Hematuria and proteinuria may occur if the kidney is overburdened. Some patients may even have impairment of renal function. Kidney involvement usually occurs within days to weeks after skin purpura.
Nowadays with the improvement of medical technology, purpura nephritis can be controlled very well. Here we list three treatment methods.
1. Conventional treatment
(1) General treatment: If patients with Henoch-Schonlein purpura are in acute stage, they should stay in bed and keep warm. In the early stage of infection, we should find out the cause in time, and then we should take timely anti-infection treatment. If the patients are allergic to food or drug allergies, we should find allergens in time and take some protective measures to solve the problem from the root. If there is severe joint pain and abdominal pain, patients can use appropriate analgesics. If there are serious bleeding problems in the gastrointestinal tract, appropriate blood transfusion can be done. And early use of glucocorticoids has better effect on edema, gastrointestinal symptoms and skin purpura.
(2) Antihistamines: such as chlorpheniramine and diphenhydramine. These oral medicines should be taken in accordance with the doctor's advice.
(3) Hemostatic drugs: This is mainly for those with massive bleeding, such as dicynone.
(4) Pulse therapy: If the patient is suffering from acute nephritis, pulse therapy can be given (methylprednisolone or phosphamide). If pulse therapy is ineffective, plasma can be used to replace it.
(5) Dialysis and kidney transplantation: Patients with end-stage renal failure may consider dialysis or kidney transplantation.
2. Chinese medicine treatment
(1) Differentiation of symptoms and treatment, that is, according to the symptoms of patients, to choose the application of traditional Chinese medicine. Toxin-Removing Treatment is such a treatment, which can help improve kidney condition greatly.
(2) Treatment of Chinese patent medicines: Compound Danshen Injection (the main ingredient if Danshen), Yupingfeng Powder and Tripterygium Wilfordii Polyglycosides Tablets can be administered according to the dosage prescribed by doctors.
3. Home remedies
Grasp the regularity of disease change, especially the regularity of repeated and aggravating illness, such as diet, climate change, etc. When the illness is stable, adhere to appropriate exercise to enhance physical fitness; take medicine on time, especially glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive agents, such as prednisone, cyclophosphamide, etc. They should be taken on time, and do not easily stop taking medicine. Moreover, learn the toxic and side effects of drugs. If there are similar symptoms, timely check in the hospital.
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