The combination of Chinese medicine and western medicine means for kidney disease has better treatment effect, each has its own advantages and complements the other.
For kidney disease, western medicine has advanced means and technology in the pathogenesis and diagnosis of the disease, and hormones and immunosuppressants are more effective in the treatment of certain diseases.
Under the control of western medicine on disease mechanism, Chinese medicine has unique advantages and characteristics in diagnosis and treatment. For example, Huang Kwai Capsules can clear dampness and heat, detoxify and eliminate swelling, mainly used in the treatment of chronic nephritis of dampness and heat (symptoms see swelling, lumbago, proteinuria, hematuria, etc.).
Chinese medicine treatment has obvious advantages in reducing the possible side effects of hormones and immunosuppressants. Therefore, for the treatment of kidney disease, two-legged approach, the advantages of Chinese and Western medicine combined, better efficacy.