Rapid Progressive Glomerulonephritis: Therapy

General measures

On the occurrence of fever:
- Bed rest and physical rest (even if the fever is only slight).
- Fever below 38.5 °C does not necessarily need to be treated!(Exceptions: Children prone to febrile convulsions; old, weakened people; patients with a weakened immune system).
- For fever from 39 ° C calf compresses can help to reduce the temperature.
Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.

The following vaccinations are advised, as infection can often lead to worsening of the present disease:

Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
- A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
- Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
- High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
In case of fever:
- Sufficient fluid intake! Teas are best suited.
- In febrile illnesses, a light full diet is recommended. Within the framework of this diet, the following foods and preparation methods should be avoided, as experience has shown that they often cause discomfort:
  - Voluminous and fatty meals
  - Legumes and vegetables such as white cabbage, kale, peppers, sauerkraut, leeks, onions, savoy cabbage, mushrooms.
  - Raw stone and pome fruit
  - Fresh bread, wholemeal bread
  - Hard boiled eggs
  - Carbonated drinks
  - Fried, breaded, smoked, very spicy or very sweet foods.
  - Too cold or too hot food
Selection of appropriate food based on the nutritional analysis
See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.