Treatment:

Treatment may vary according to the symptoms. The goals of treatment are to reduce syjmptoms, prevent complications, and slow the progression of the disorder.

Medicines that may be prescribed include

• Blood pressure medicines
• Cytotoxic agents
• Dipyridamole with or without aspirin
• Diuretics
• Steroids

A change in diet may be needed. This may include limiting salt, fluids, or protein.

Dialysis or kidney transplant may eventually be required to manage kidney failure.

Expectations (prognosis):

The disorder progresses slowly to chronic renal failure. Fifty percent of cases will develop chronic renal failure within 10 years.

Complications:

• Acute renal failure
• Acute nephritic syndrome
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Chronic renal failure

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate MPGN I may be present.

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms worsen or persist, or if new symptoms develop, including decreased urine output.