Renal atrophy cannot be reversed, so it is usually not curable, but its further development may be slowed down with treatment.
Renal atrophy is usually caused by glomerulosclerosis, and hardened glomeruli cannot be regenerated, so renal atrophy usually cannot be cured. However, treatment of the cause may slow down its further development. For example, in chronic nephritis, ACEI or ARB drugs such as captopril and irbesartan can be used in the early stage, and glucocorticoids such as prednisone can be applied to reduce urinary protein and slow down the progression of renal function.
If it is unilateral renal atrophy, and the opposite side of the kidney function is normal, it usually does not affect the body too much, because the kidney’s compensatory ability is strong, and one side of the kidney function is normal can maintain the basic survival of the patient. For example, congenital dysplasia, renal tuberculosis, kidney stones, unilateral renal artery stenosis, etc. can lead to unilateral renal atrophy.
Chronic glomerulonephritis usually leads to bilateral renal atrophy, at this time the patient’s renal function is seriously reduced, and may even lead to uremia, at this time the need for renal replacement therapy, such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation and so on.
All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication. If you have renal atrophy, it is recommended to go to regular hospitals in a timely manner, improve the examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and then give targeted treatment or therapy under the guidance of the doctor.