Acute Glomerulonephritis Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
diet
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
kidney diet
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Physiology
Trusted Sites
Acute Glomerulonephritis Home Care
Home care for acute glomerulonephritis includes:
  • Eat a kidney diet.
  • Low sodium diet
    • As directed by your doctor
  • Weigh yourself daily.
    • Keep a log of the results.
  • Take vitamin D supplements.
  • Take calcium supplements.
  • Avoid medications that worsen kidney function.
    • Check with your doctor prior to taking any new medications.
  • Do not take herbal supplements.
  • Learn how to take your blood pressure. VideosImages
  • Check your blood pressure every day:
    • Keep a log of your results. VideosImages
Continue to Acute Glomerulonephritis Home Care: Kidney Diet
View more Kidney and adrenal gland problems topics
Related Conditions

Visit Virtual Doctor
Visit Virtual Doctor
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Sep 22, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Acute Glomerulonephritis References: