Lupus nephritis type IV is very difficult to cure. It can be relieved for a long time after treatment, but it is easy to relapse and get progressively worse after the drug is reduced or stopped.
Lupus nephritis is the kidney damage of systemic lupus erythematosus. Lupus nephritis is categorized into 6 types in total, with type IV pathology manifesting as diffuse lupus nephritis (involving ≥50% of glomeruli), segmental lesions (involving <50% of glomerular capillary collaterals), and globular lesions (involving ≥50% of glomerular capillary collaterals).
The treatment of lupus nephritis is mainly aimed at controlling the disease activity and stopping the progression of renal lesions. Type IV should be given active immunotherapy, which is difficult to cure, and can be relieved for a long period of time after treatment, but is prone to relapse.
Patients with lupus nephritis should go to the hospital in time and be treated under the guidance of professional physicians.