Treatment of<unk>  involves treatment of both symptoms and the glomerulus itself. A majority of complications of this condition result from edema, proteinuria, hypercholesterolemia, and hypoalbuminemia so it is important to correct these imbalances. Symptomatic Treatment Depending on the severity of edema, treatment will vary. Fluid can be managed through rest to counteract the effects of gravity that would otherwise cause it to settle into the legs and feet. Individuals may also need to undergo medical nutrition therapy to make dietary changes and counteract the loss of protein. Similarly to individuals with chronic kidney disease, this diet should consist of an increase the amount of protein consumed while limiting the amount of sodium and fat intake. A balanced nutritional intake can help prevent<unk>  in some cases, but cannot prevent those with a genetic cause. This type of diet will also assist in counteracting hypoalbuminemia and hypercholesterolemia. In more severe cases of edema, diuretic medications may be used. These medications promote the production of urine and help remove some of the excess fluid in the interstitium. Glomerular Damage Treatment The progressive damage of the glomerulus can be prevented, and in some cases reversed, with the use of corticosteroids, a class of hormonal steroids used as medication. Adults with a new onset of<unk>  can be treated with prednisone. In children with Minimal Change Disease and adults relapsing into<unk> , prednisolone is commonly used until proteinuria is no longer present, but children have a much quicker remission than adults and are less prone to relapse. Direct treatment of proteinuria is the goal of corticosteroid use as this is the primary issue causing other symptoms. In severe cases where the condition has progressed to chronic kidney disease, kidney transplantation will be ultimately be required.
Glomerulonephrosis
Hydronephrosis
Pyonephrosis
Ureteric stricture
Pyelonephritis
Ureteral cancer
Obstructive uropathy
Ectopic ureter