How to Treat MGUS?
There’s no certain way to treat MGUS. However, your doctor may recommend certain treatment methods to treat the symptoms of MGUS. It is also important to go for regular checkups and blood tests to monitor your health. The checkups usually start 6 months after you first diagnose MGUS.
Asides from checking the blood for changes in monoclonal proteins, your doctor will also look for certain symptoms that may indicate progression of the disease. These symptoms include:
- Fever or night sweats
- Anemia or other abnormalities of the blood
- Bleeding
- Swollen liver, lymph nodes, or spleen
- Fatigue with or without weakness
- Changes in vision or hearing
- Headaches and dizziness
- Pain, including nerve pain and bone pain
- Heart and kidney problems
- Unexplained weight loss [6]