Assessment on Application of Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Process of Corticosterone Reduction in Nephrotic Syndrome
- Author:
Qing XIAO
1
;
Xue-Lan ZHAO
;
Min GUO
;
Yao ZHANG
Author Information
1. The Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medical College
- From:
Chinese journal of integrative medicine
2001;7(3):180-182
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) in the process of corticosterone (CS) reduction in nephrotic syndrome. Methods: One hundred and twenty patients of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome sensitive to prednisone treatment were divided into two groups randomly. The dosage of prednisone used was conventionally reduced in both groups but CHM herbal treatment was added to the treated group in the period of prednisone reduction. The effect of CHM was estimated by observing the recurrence rate of disease and side-effects of prednisone. Results: The recurrence rate of disease and the occurrence rate of side-effects of prednisone in the treated group were less than those in the control group significantly (P<0.01). Conclusion: Additional CHM in the process of CS reduction in treating CS sensitive nephrotic syndrome could markedly abate the recurrence rate of disease and the side-effect of CS reduction.
