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Membranoproliferative GN I - Treatment

Alternative Names

Mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis (type I); Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (type I); Lobular GN; Glomerulonephritis - membranoproliferative (type I); MPGN type I

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.

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.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/14/2007
  • Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with New York Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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