With the growing number of patients with Chronic and Acute Kidney Diseases, the need for affective treatment is developing gradually. There are conditions, factors and instances that are leading to multiple kidney diseases.
With this blog we want to make you aware about Chronic Kidney Diseases and the supreme treatment; Ayurvedic treatment.
Kidneys are the essential organs of the body that are solely responsible for the better functioning of entire human body. These are located at the lower back in the abdominal area under the rib cage. These are bean-shaped organs with a size of an adult’s fist. Following are the pivotal roles of kidneys:
• Maintaining fluid balance in the body.
• Maintain a healthy balance of electrolytes in plasma.
• Regulates the blood pressure.
• Filters the waste and toxins out from the body.
• Converts waste into a liquidated form; urine.
• It maintains a pH balance of the blood.
• Helps in the production of Red Blood Cells.
There are many factors that can be assumed for the worsening the kidney conditions but if you want to the exact reasons then you should consider the factors that we are going to discuss below; causing the conditions of Chronic Kidney Disease:
• Autoimmune diseases
• Mendelian trait
• High blood pressure
• Glomerulinephritis
• Kidney infection
• Overconsumption of drugs and narcotics
• Overconsumption of alcohol
• Smoking
• UTIs
Other than these factors, people who are at the ages of 60 and above can easily get attacked by kidney diseases. The quality of performing the functions depreciates as the life ages.
Chronic Kidney Diseases are classified in five stages. The initial stages are barely recognisable by a normal person and may neglect them or treat them on their own. Maybe following can help you with the following information:
• Stage one: When the kidneys are affected by CKD but the symptoms are not strong enough to determine if the symptoms are of CKD only. These symptoms are cold, flu and viral fever; which normal we consider as a seasonal change disease. The eGFR lies on or above 90 ml/min
• Stage two: When the kidneys start to give symptoms like frequent cramps in muscles, liver spots and gastrointestinal problems the condition is mild and the need for treatment may be escaped by the patient. The eGFR is equal to or between 60-89 ml/min.
• Stage three: When the situation becomes moderate and symptoms become evident by this stage. An urge for the treatment increases. The eGFR level lays between45-59 ml/min and 30-44 ml/min.
• Stage four: When the situation becomes severe and generates an urgent need for a perfect treatment. The kidney damage reaches to 80%-90% damage. The eGFR level lies between 15-29 ml/min.
• Stage five: When the kidneys are completely damaged or in a barely-working condition. This is the stage where there is required treatment is either renal transplant or dialysis. The eGFR level drops down to less than 15ml/min.
Rarely do the people know that coughing and sneezing can also be the symptoms of kidney diseases. Following are the major symptoms that are common during any kidney disease:
• Swelling in feet & hands
• Yellow, dark yellow or changed color of urine.
• Nausea & vomiting
• Inflammation while urinating
• Abnormal pain in the abdominal area
• Dry skin
• Shortness of breath
• Lost appetite
• Foamy or bubbly pee.
• Weight increase because of liquid retention.
• Diminished hunger.
• Puffy eyes.
• Increased or decreased output of urine.
• The pale color of the urine.
• Blood in the urine.
• A sudden change of diet.
• Weakness in the body.
• Muscle cramps.
There can be risk factors that can occur along with the Chronic Kidney Disease if left untreated:
• Hypertension
• Pyelonephritis
• Weaker cardiovascular health
• Glomerulonephritis
• Enlarge prostate
Changes in diet:
• Consume fresh fruits and vegetables only.
• Replace common salt with rock salt.
• Consume seasonal fruits and vegetables only.
• Do not drink packaged beverages as they are rich in chemically made preservatives.
• Avoid foods that contain high amounts of potassium, phosphorus, and sodium.
Changes in lifestyle:
• Get up early before the sunrise.
• Excrete and take a bath.
• Practice yoga asana.
• Meditate for an hour.
• Eat-in intervals and consume less than appetite.
• Be optimistic.
Disclaimer: Aforesaid information is just for your reference and should be implied after consulting your doctor or nephrologist only.
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