| | Treatment | |-----------|----------------| | Autoimmune hepatitis | Corticosteroids (prednisone), azathioprine | | SLE (lupus) | Hydroxychloroquine, steroids, immunosuppressants | | Chronic infection | Antimicrobials (antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals) | | Multiple myeloma | Chemotherapy, proteasome inhibitors, stem cell transplant | | MGUS | No treatment – regular monitoring only | | Cirrhosis | Manage cause (e.g., antivirals for hepatitis), treat complications |
| | Symptoms | |---------------|---------------| | Autoimmune hepatitis | Fatigue, jaundice, abdominal pain, joint pain | | SLE (lupus) | Rash (butterfly), arthritis, kidney issues, fever | | Chronic infection | Low-grade fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue | | Multiple myeloma | Bone pain, anemia, recurrent infections, kidney failure | | Cirrhosis | Swollen abdomen (ascites), bruising, confusion | inmunoglobulina g alta que significa
is suspicious for myeloma or chronic liver disease and requires prompt evaluation. 8. Treatment (Treat the Cause, Not the Number) There is no treatment to lower IgG directly . Management focuses on the underlying disease: Management focuses on the underlying disease: | |
| | Risk if untreated | |---------------|------------------------| | Multiple myeloma | Kidney failure, severe infections, bone fractures | | Autoimmune hepatitis | Cirrhosis, liver failure | | Chronic HIV/HBV/HCV | Progression to AIDS/cirrhosis/liver cancer | | MGUS | 1% per year risk of progressing to myeloma | antivirals for hepatitis)