Ayurvedic Treatment for Kidney Failure

Allopathic Treatment of Kidney Disease Kidney disease can sometimes lead to kidney failure (also known as end-stage renal disease). Kidney’s basic function is to remove waste elements and extra fluid from blood. When kidney is unable to perform this function, it can be done artificially which is termed as Dialysis.  Hemodialysis In hemodialysis, blood is pumped out of the body for cleansing with the help of a machine and then purified blood is returned back into the body. This process takes approximately 4 hrs. and is done 3-4 times a week. Dietary supplements and medication is also prescribed along with. Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) A cleansing liquid called dialysis solution is filled in the abdomen with the help of a permanent soft tube called a catheter. The membrane lining of the walls of the abdominal cavity is called peritoneum. Waste and extra fluid passes from blood into the dialysis solution through the Peritoneum. When the dialysis solution is drained o

Diagnosing Renal Disease A gold standard method to diagnose renal function is by examining Serum Creatinine & Blood Urea values. 1) By Creatinine we will be able to calculate GFR i.e. Glomerular Filtration Rate.     Lesser the GFR value more is the kidney damage. 2) Fasting Blood Sugar & Glycosylated Hemoglobin Levels Regular monitoring of blood glucose and HbA1c levels can give you a clear picture of diabetes. The high levels of blood sugar can initiate organ damage. 3) Total Lipid Profile Lipid profile tests should be done at least twice a year so that Blood Pressure would be monitored. 4) CT/MRI or an Ultrasound to check the physical condition, shape & size of the kidney. 5) Biopsy of kidney Sample tissue from the kidney is taken and examined to identify the renal structure under a microscope. 6) Urine Analysis Urine test to identify the excretion of proteins/albumin which will indicate kidney malfunctioning. Ancient system o

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is continuous degradation in the normal functioning of the kidney with the passage of time. A patient of chronic kidney disease might have only few symptoms sometimes like reduced hunger, weakness or feeling tired all the time. There are many reasons for kidney problems.   Major diagnosed diseases that lead to Chronic Renal Disease is High Blood Pressure, Diabetes or it may be hereditary.  If Serum Creatinine is more in your blood then there is a possibility of having Chronic Renal Disease. Now, there are various other investigations that will tell you about Renal Failure i.e. Serum Urea, or Urine Examination. In Urine The examination you may find high levels of Protein or albumin which are indicated as ++++. The more positive marks imply more the kidney is being damaged. Your doctor may also suggest you for an Ultrasound Imaging & an invasive test named as Biopsy which means taking a tissue sample from the kidne