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CHRONIC RENAL FAILURE

What is the best cure for kidney failure in Bangalore without transplant ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for kidney failure in Bangalore without transplant.

What is the best cure for chronic kidney failure in Bangalore without transplant ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for chronic kidney failure in Bangalore without transplant.

What is the best cure for kidney failure without transplant in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for kidney failure without transplant in Bangalore.

What is the best cure for chronic kidney failure without transplant in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for chronic kidney failure without transplant in Bangalore.

What is the best cure for kidney failure in Bangalore without surgery ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for kidney failure in Bangalore without surgery.

What is the best cure for chronic kidney failure in Bangalore without surgery ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for chronic kidney failure in Bangalore without surgery.

What is the best cure for kidney failure without surgery in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for kidney failure without surgery in Bangalore.

What is the best cure for chronic kidney failure without surgery in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best cure for chronic kidney failure without surgery in Bangalore.

What is the best kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without transplant ?

Homeopathy has the best kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without transplant.

What is the best chronic kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without transplant ?

Homeopathy has the best chronic kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without transplant.

What is the best kidney failure treatment without transplant in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best kidney failure treatment without transplant in Bangalore.

What is the best chronic kidney failure treatment without transplant in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best chronic kidney failure treatment without transplant in Bangalore.

What is the best kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without surgery ?

Homeopathy has the best kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without surgery.

What is the best chronic kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without surgery ?

Homeopathy has the best chronic kidney failure treatment in Bangalore without surgery.

What is the best kidney failure treatment without surgery in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best kidney failure treatment without surgery in Bangalore.

What is the best chronic kidney failure treatment without surgery in Bangalore ?

Homeopathy has the best chronic kidney failure treatment without surgery in Bangalore.

Chronic kidney failure is a gradual loss of your kidneys' filtering ability, usually due to high blood pressure or diabetes. When kidney function is seriously impaired, dangerous levels of fluid and waste can quickly accumulate in the body.

Chronic loss of function causes generalised wasting (shrinking in size) and progressive scarring within all parts of the kidneys. In time, overall scarring obscures the site of the initial damage. Yet, it is not until over 70% of the normal combined function of both kidneys is lost that most patients begin to experience symptoms of kidney failure.

Causes

Diabetes and hypertension are the two most common causes. Other conditions responsible for the development of it are given below-

1. Pre-renal:

Decreased Cardiac output
Chronic liver failure
Atherosclerosis

All these conditions are responsible for continuous hypoperfusion (low blood flow) of the kidneys, leading to kidney atrophy (shrinking), loss of nephron function, and chronic renal failure (CRF).

2. Renal:

Chronic renal failure caused by changes within the kidneys, is called renal CRF, and is broadly categorized as follows:

Diabetic nephropathy, kidney disease associated with diabetes; the most common cause of CRF
Hypertension nephrosclerosis, a condition that occurs with increased frequency in African Americans; the second leading cause of CRF
Chronic glomerular nephritis, a condition caused by diseases that affect the glomeruli and bring about progressive dysfunction
Chronic interstitial nephritis, a condition caused by disorders that ultimately lead to progressive scarring of the interstitium
Renal vascular CRF, large vessel abnormalities such as renal artery stenosis (narrowing of the large arteries that supply the kidneys)
Vasculitis, inflammation of the small blood vessels
Cystic kidney disease, kidney disease distinguished by multiple cysts (lined cavities or sacs)
Hereditary diseases of the kidney, such as Alport's syndrome (hereditary nephritis)

3. Post-renal:

Interference with the normal flow of urine can produce back-pressure within the kidneys, can damage nephrons, and lead to obstructive uropathy, a disease of the urinary tract. Abnormalities that may hamper urine flow and cause post-renal CRF include the following:

Bladder outlet obstruction due to an enlarged prostate gland or bladder stone
Neurogenic bladder, an overdistended bladder caused by impaired communicator nerve fibers from the bladder to the spinal cord
Kidney stones in both ureters, the tubes that pass urine from each kidney to the bladder
Obstruction of the tubules,the end channels of the renal nephrons
Retroperitoneal fibrosis, the formation of fiberlike tissue behind the peritoneum, the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity
Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), the backward flow of urine from the bladder into a ureter.

Risk Factors-

Conditions that increase your risk of kidney failure include:

Diabetes, which is the most common risk factor for chronic kidney failure in the United States
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Sickle cell disease
Lupus erythematosus
Atherosclerosis
Chronic glomerulonephritis
Kidney disease present at birth (congenital)
Bladder outlet obstruction
Overexposure to toxins and to some medications
Family history of kidney disease
Age 60 or older

Signs and Symptoms-

The early symptoms of chronic kidney disease often occur with other illnesses, as well. These symptoms may be the only signs of kidney disease until the condition is more advanced.

Symptoms may include:

General ill feeling and fatigue
Generalized itching (pruritus) and dry skin
Headaches
Weight loss without trying to lose weight
Appetite loss
Nausea

Other symptoms that may develop, especially when kidney function has worsened:

Abnormally dark or light skin
Bone pain
Brain and nervous system symptoms
Drowsiness and confusion
Problems concentrating or thinking
Numbness in the hands, feet or other areas
Muscle twitching or cramps
Breath odour
Easy bruising, bleeding, or blood in the stool
Excessive thirst
Frequent hiccups
Low level of sexual interest and impotence
Menstrual periods stop (amenorrhea)
Sleep problems, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea
Swelling of the feet and hands (edema)
Vomiting, typically in the morning

Stages in chronic renal failure

1. Stage 1 CKD
Slightly diminished function; Kidney damage with normal or relatively high GFR (>90 mL/min/1.73 m2). Kidney damage is defined as pathologic abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test or imaging studies.

2. Stage 2 CKD
Mild reduction in GFR (60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2) with kidney damage. Kidney damage is defined as pathologic abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test or imaging studies.

3. Stage 3 CKD
Moderate reduction in GFR (30-59 mL/min/1.73 m2).[1] British guidelines distinguish between stage 3A (GFR 45-59) and stage 3B (GFR 30-44) for purposes of screening and referral.

4. Stage 4 CKD
Severe reduction in GFR (15-29 mL/min/1.73 m2)[1] Preparation for renal replacement therapy.

5. Stage 5 CKD
Established kidney failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2, or permanent renal replacement therapy (RRT).

Complications

Chronic kidney failure can affect almost every part of your body. Potential complications may include:

Fluid retention, which could lead to swollen tissues, congestive heart failure or fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema)
A sudden rise in potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia), which could impair your heart's ability to function and may be life-threatening
Cardiovascular disease
Weak bones that fracture easily
Anemia
Stomach ulcers
Dry skin, changes in skin color
Insomnia
Decreased sex drive or impotence
Damage to your central nervous system
Decreased immune response, which makes you more vulnerable to infection
Pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac-like membrane that envelops your heart (pericardium)
Irreversible damage to your kidneys (end-stage kidney disease), requiring either dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival.

Investigations-

High blood pressure is almost always present during all stages of chronic kidney disease. A neurologic examination may show signs of nerve damage. The health care provider may hear abnormal heart or lung sounds with a stethoscope.
A urinalysis may show protein or other changes. These changes may appear 6 months to 10 or more years before symptoms appear.

Tests that check how well the kidneys are working include:

Creatinine levels
Blood Urea Nitrogen level
Creatinine clearance

Chronic kidney disease changes the results of several other tests. Every patient needs to have the following checked regularly, as often as every 2 - 3 months when kidney disease gets worse:

Potassium
Sodium
Albumin
Phosphorous
Calcium
Cholesterol
Magnesium
Complete blood count (CBC)
Electrolytes

Causes of chronic kidney disease may be seen on:

Abdominal CT scan
Abdominal MRI
Abdominal ultrasound
Renal scan

This disease may also change the results of the following tests:

Erythropoietin
PTH
Bone density test

Treatment

The goal of therapy is to slow down or halt the otherwise relentless progression of CKD to stage 5. Control of blood pressure and treatment of the original disease, whenever feasible, are the broad principles of management.
In some cases, dietary modifications have been proven to slow and even reverse further progression.

Diet for chronic kidney disease

Need to limit fluids.
Intake of low-protein diet.
Restriction of salt, potassium, phosphorous, and other electrolytes.

Other tips for protecting the kidneys and preventing heart disease and stroke:-

Do not smoke.
Eat meals that are low in fat and cholesterol
Get regular exercise (talk to your doctor or nurse before starting).
Take drugs to lower your cholesterol, if necessary.
Keep your blood sugar under control.

Haemodialysis

This should be started when the symptoms of uremia have become troublesome, despite adequate medical treatment, preferably before the patient develop serious consequences of uremia. First an arteriovenous fistula is created in the forearm, this results in distention and thickening of the vein wall which allows the repetitive insertion of needles for vascular access for heamodialysis. This is carried out for 3-5 hours 3 times weekly. Most patients notice a gradual reduction of their uremic symptoms during the first 6 weeks of treatment. They can lead relatively normal and active lives, and prolonged survival in excess of 20 years is now regularly reported.

Role of Homoeopathy

Homeopathy does not recognise the kidneys as mere organs of excretion or selective filtration but always recognises it in relation to the individual as a whole. Kidneys have a generalised function—the fluids coming into it and going out from it influence every organ, tissue and cell of our body. Kidney function influences the complete vital economy of our body.
Homoeopathic medicines act wonderfully in preventing the progression of disease, haemodialysis and also in reducing the number of dialysis for the patient and avoiding renal transplantation.