What medicine is used for diabetic nephritis

Diabetic nephropathy is a relatively common form of proteinuria. Many people are very worried when they have proteinuria, fearing that there is a problem with their kidney health. At this time, they should go to a regular hospital for examination in time and use certain medications for treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine is very effective in this regard. For example, Astragalus is a common medicine of this kind. It has a very good effect in promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, and in replenishing qi and strengthening the exterior.

What medicine is used for diabetic nephritis

1. Astragalus

Astragalus has a sweet and slightly warm taste, and has the functions of replenishing Qi and strengthening the exterior, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling. It is a Chinese herbal medicine with immunomodulatory effects, which can enhance the efficacy of blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drugs and reduce urinary protein. Astragalus mainly contains astragalus polysaccharides, amino acids, a large amount of inorganic ions, trace elements, etc. Among them, the rich trace element selenium may be related to its control of renal proteinuria. Selenium protects the body from oxidative damage and can enhance the antioxidant effect of certain free radical scavengers. Therefore, Astragalus may play the role of

Protect the charge barrier and mechanical barrier of the glomerular basement membrane and reduce proteinuria. Pharmacological studies have shown that Astragalus can also increase the permeability of glomerular filtration membrane and improve glomerular function. Astragalus injection has the effect of dilating blood vessels and has a significant regulatory effect on nonspecific immunity, humoral immunity, and cellular immunity. It can reduce the damage of immune factors to the vascular endothelium, reduce plasma endothelin secretion, and increase renal blood flow.

2. Motherwort

Motherwort is a blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drug. This medicine is good at diuresis and swelling reduction. Usage: 90-120 grams of motherwort (or 180-240 grams of fresh motherwort). Add water to cover it, decoct it 2-3 times or drink it as a juice: it is especially suitable for patients with hypertension and edema caused by nephritis. In addition, single Chinese medicines such as white snake grass, Chuanxiong, Cordyceps sinensis, Pueraria root, Cimicifuga heracleifolia, and earthworms also have certain effects.

3. Salvia miltiorrhiza

Salvia miltiorrhiza is a blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drug. Studies have shown that the drug can increase renal cortical blood flow and reduce renal cell apoptosis, thereby facilitating the recovery of renal function. Usage: 10-30 grams of Salvia miltiorrhiza, decocted in water and taken in 2 doses, 1 dose per day. It is effective in improving various symptoms of nephritis.

What are the types of proteinuria?

1. Physiological proteinuria

It is common to see temporary proteinuria after a high-protein diet, mental excitement, strenuous exercise, prolonged cold, pregnancy, etc., but the qualitative quality of urine protein generally does not exceed +.

2. Febrile proteinuria

Proteinuria will occur when diseases such as colds cause a fever of over 38 degrees Celsius.

3. Orthostatic proteinuria

Young people will develop proteinuria when their spine bends forward and compresses the blood vessels in the kidneys. If not treated, it will disappear automatically around the age of 30.

Many people do not pay attention to their diet and daily routine, and do not seek timely treatment when they are sick, which leads to worsening of urinary protein. Here I would like to advise friends who suffer from proteinuria to treat proteinuria in time and choose the right medicine for their cause. The earlier the treatment, the sooner the recovery!