Question

I experienced general edema last October. Due to the edema, I had 3+ proteinuria and was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. How long do I need to take medication?

Answer

The principles of hormonal treatment for nephrotic syndrome include initiating with a sufficient oral dose for 8 weeks, extending to 12 weeks if necessary, gradually reducing the dose, and finally maintaining with the minimum effective dose of 10mg daily for half a year to prevent recurrence.