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Anti-GBM Antibody Disease - Goodpasture Syndrome
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the disease?
Some of the treatments for Goodpasture syndrome include the following:
If there is complete kidney failure, dialysis may be necessary. This is a procedure in which a machine filters the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do so.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
The side effects depend on the treatment used.
What happens after treatment for the disease?
Even after it has been treated, Goodpasture syndrome can sometimes occur again. If a person needs dialysis when he or she is first treated, chances are that the kidney damage cannot be corrected.
How is the disease monitored?
The healthcare provider should be contacted right away if there is blood in the urine or if the person coughs up blood. Regular urinalysis will be done to check for protein and blood in the urine. Kidney function tests and antibody titer tests will be done periodically to monitor kidney function and antibody formation.