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I have been a kidney patient since the age of 2. I have been treated with steroids and have gotten good results. I had a biopsy done, which says minimal changes. But till today, I am not cured. Today, I am of 22 years old and have stopped my medicine for last 2 years but now again there is loss of protein with no swelling. The doctor has given me medicine to lower my protein and cholesterol, which are lowering slowly. What is the treatment for my disease if no swelling is present but there is still protein present?

Posted on January 24, 2014 by National Kidney Foundation

Minimal change disease can also present in the form you describe in your question, which is relapsing nephrotic syndrome or steroid dependent nephrotic syndrome. There are a number of ways of treating this, but each has risks and benefits that … Continue reading →

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