Written by Dr.Md.Redwanul Huq (Masum) |
Monday, 20 June 2011 15:33 |
Acute Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis usually starts to resolve spontaneously within 10-14 days. Following treatment is given as supportive therapy-
- Bed rest
- Diet- Sodium restriction, Fluid restriction- Previous day output + 400 ml/m² surface area
- Maintenance of intake-output chart
- Diuretics (e.g. Frusemide) for control of edema
- Anti-hypertensive (e.g. Captopril, Nifedipine) for control of hypertension
- Antibiotic (e.g. Cefixime, Amoxicillin, Erythromycin) for control of streptococcal infection
- Treatment of complication(s) of Acute Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
- Other measures-
1. Regular monitoring of Blood pressure
2. Maintenance of weight chart
3. Regular measurement of abdominal girth
4. Bedside heat coagulation test to monitor proteinuria.