If your kidneys no longer function enough for them to live without renal
therapy intervention, dialysis and a kidney transplant may be the treatment
options. Kidney transplantation is considered the treatment of choice for many
patients with Renal Failure, and end-stage renal disease because quality of life
and survival are often better than in people on dialysis. Then, how long can you
live if you have a kidney transplant?
A successful kidney transplant can help return you to a state of good health.
Your quality of life can be improved and the risk of dying from kidney disease
is reduced. In addition, you do not require hours of daily dialysis
treatment.
Generally speaking, a living donor kidney functions, on average, 12 to 20
years, and a deceased donor kidney from 8 to 12 years. Younger adults benefit
the most from a transplantation.
Besides, there are also many disadvantages of kidney transplant as
following:
1. This treatment is a major surgical procedure and it has risks both during
and after the surgery, such as infection, bleeding, damage to the surrounding
organs, or even death.
2. You have to wait for a long time before you receive a donor kidney.
3. Not everyone is able to receive th is treatment. Usually, you will not
have a transplant if you have an active infection, in older age, and severe
heart or vascular disease, etc.
4. After the transplantation, you must take medications and have frequent
monitoring to minimize the chance of organ injection for your entire lifetime.
The medicines also have significant and bothersome side effects.
A transplant is a treatment to sustain normal life, however, not a cure for
Renal Failure. It does nothing to the kidney damage. If your transplant fails,
you have to go back to dialysis.
Is there any better way to prolong your life expectancy? The answer is "Yes".
This is the new therapy for kidney disease known as Immunotherapy. Refer to
"Natural Way to Repair the Damaged Kidneys in Kidney Failure: Immunotherapy"for
better understanding.
Know the causes and alleviate the symptoms are very important for kidney disease treatment,especially for IgA, Renal Failure, PKD, Renal Cysts, Diabetic Nephropathy.
2015年5月31日星期日
What Causes Blurred Vision in Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus is a condition in which the body is unable to create the
hormone insulin for the body. Insulin helps regulate the body's glucose level in
the blood and it also is the key for the cells to use the glucose in the blood
as fuel for its needs. So, the blood glucose levels become too high. Over time,
many illnesses can be caused. Here, we mainly talk about the causes of blurred
vision in DM.
Blurred vision is the first sign of eye vision problems. It usually occurs in diabetics who have had the disease for 5 or more years. The first cause of this condition is high blood glucose.
Uncontrolled DM can result in high levels of blood glucose. High blood glucose levels, or changes in blood glucose levels, affects the lens of the eye through pulling fluid from the lenses of the eyes affecting focus, thus causing blurred vision.
Without well treated, complications with vision will continue, resulting in Diabetic Retinopathy, the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness.
In addition, common symptoms and causes of DM eye disease also include:
▪ Double vision - this means two objects are seen when only one exists. It occurs as a result of damage to the nerves controlling the eye muscle.
▪ Cloudy vision - it may occur over a period of month and is caused because of cataract and swelling of the retina.
▪ Floating spots in the visual field - small transparent threads exist in the vitreous of the eye, and they may lose their transparency with age and seen as dark spots or lines.
▪ Curtain like shadows in the eye - it is caused by a retinal detachment or major bleeding in the retina. Infection in the eye may lead to red irritated eyes and raised pressure in the eye results in sudden pain in the eye.
Prevention for these problems of DM is better than cure. Ensure regular and proper check up. Quit smoking if a smoker.
Blurred vision is the first sign of eye vision problems. It usually occurs in diabetics who have had the disease for 5 or more years. The first cause of this condition is high blood glucose.
Uncontrolled DM can result in high levels of blood glucose. High blood glucose levels, or changes in blood glucose levels, affects the lens of the eye through pulling fluid from the lenses of the eyes affecting focus, thus causing blurred vision.
Without well treated, complications with vision will continue, resulting in Diabetic Retinopathy, the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness.
In addition, common symptoms and causes of DM eye disease also include:
▪ Double vision - this means two objects are seen when only one exists. It occurs as a result of damage to the nerves controlling the eye muscle.
▪ Cloudy vision - it may occur over a period of month and is caused because of cataract and swelling of the retina.
▪ Floating spots in the visual field - small transparent threads exist in the vitreous of the eye, and they may lose their transparency with age and seen as dark spots or lines.
▪ Curtain like shadows in the eye - it is caused by a retinal detachment or major bleeding in the retina. Infection in the eye may lead to red irritated eyes and raised pressure in the eye results in sudden pain in the eye.
Prevention for these problems of DM is better than cure. Ensure regular and proper check up. Quit smoking if a smoker.
Why do People with Renal Failure Urinate More at Night
Normally, urine decreases in amount and becomes more concentrated at night.
Most people can sleep for 6~8 hours through the night without having to pass
urine. However, this is not the case for some people suffering from Renal Failure, and they may urinate more at night. What are the cause of this
condition?
Definition
In normal condition, people urinate 3~4 time per day and can sleep through the night without being woken with an urge to urinate. Excess urination at night, or nocturia is the need to get up several times a night to urinate. It is usually a symptom of another medical condition.
People who are suffering from urinating more at night often get less deep sleep than they should, and may exhibit sleepiness or exhaustion during the day.
Why do Renal Failure patients urinate more at night?
Each of the kidneys is make up of about 1 million functioning units known as nephrons. A nephron consists of a filtering units of tiny blood vessels - glomerulus, which is attached to a tubule.
When blood enters the glomerulus, it is filtered and the remaining fluid then passes along the tubule. The main function of renal tubule is to re-absorb the useful substances and produce the urine.
The reason why Renal Failure patients urinating more at night is because the kidneys get damaged, especially for the renal tubules are impaired. There is tubular concentration defects and large solute delivery through the remaining functional nephrons. Patients will experience the problem of nocturia.
Understanding the causes of urinate more at night for patients with Renal Failure could help us take corresponding effective treatment. If you experience nocturia, be sure to talk to your doctor about it and any other symptoms you may be experiencing, as early detection is the key to effectively treating this medical condition.
Definition
In normal condition, people urinate 3~4 time per day and can sleep through the night without being woken with an urge to urinate. Excess urination at night, or nocturia is the need to get up several times a night to urinate. It is usually a symptom of another medical condition.
People who are suffering from urinating more at night often get less deep sleep than they should, and may exhibit sleepiness or exhaustion during the day.
Why do Renal Failure patients urinate more at night?
Each of the kidneys is make up of about 1 million functioning units known as nephrons. A nephron consists of a filtering units of tiny blood vessels - glomerulus, which is attached to a tubule.
When blood enters the glomerulus, it is filtered and the remaining fluid then passes along the tubule. The main function of renal tubule is to re-absorb the useful substances and produce the urine.
The reason why Renal Failure patients urinating more at night is because the kidneys get damaged, especially for the renal tubules are impaired. There is tubular concentration defects and large solute delivery through the remaining functional nephrons. Patients will experience the problem of nocturia.
Understanding the causes of urinate more at night for patients with Renal Failure could help us take corresponding effective treatment. If you experience nocturia, be sure to talk to your doctor about it and any other symptoms you may be experiencing, as early detection is the key to effectively treating this medical condition.
2015年5月30日星期六
Reason for Ankle Swelling in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Swelling of the ankles is a common problem. Determining the cause of ankle
swelling is the first step to find effective treatment. Once the cause of the
ankle swelling is determined, effective treatment can be initiated. Why do
people with Diabetic Kidney Disease suffer from this symptom?
Diabetic Nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease that occurs due to uncontrolled Diabetes, usually happens over several years or during its late staged. With continuous high blood glucose levels, the kidneys are gradually damaged.
Kidney damage occurs in the nephrons, which are the subunits of the kidneys. The nephrons consist of a capillary network known as glomeruli. Glomeruli function to cleanse the blood through filtering waste products from the bloodstream, control blood pressure, regulate electrolytes, stimulate the production of red blood cells, and produce urine.
As the Diabetic Kidney Disease progresses, ankle swelling may occur as the result of the kidneys not being able to control the water, sodium and other electrolyte balances.
Individuals who experience this symptom may notice that the ankles appear puffy or larger than usual. This means that they are swollen. When pressing the affected area with a finger and a dent appears, the person has pitting edema. The dent will fill in slowly once removing the finger from the skin.
How to deal with ankle swelling in Diabetic Kidney Disease?
▪ Diuretics, or water pills may be prescribed if a person is unable to control the symptom with self-care measures;
▪ Elevating the legs above the heart while lying down or sitting;
▪ Wearing support stockings, and exercising the legs;
▪ Reducing the sodium consumption and avoid high-sodium foods such as canned soups, canned vegetables, frozen dinners, fast foods, and luncheon meats. Use sodium-free herbs and seasonings to replace table salt.
Diabetic Nephropathy is a chronic kidney disease that occurs due to uncontrolled Diabetes, usually happens over several years or during its late staged. With continuous high blood glucose levels, the kidneys are gradually damaged.
Kidney damage occurs in the nephrons, which are the subunits of the kidneys. The nephrons consist of a capillary network known as glomeruli. Glomeruli function to cleanse the blood through filtering waste products from the bloodstream, control blood pressure, regulate electrolytes, stimulate the production of red blood cells, and produce urine.
As the Diabetic Kidney Disease progresses, ankle swelling may occur as the result of the kidneys not being able to control the water, sodium and other electrolyte balances.
Individuals who experience this symptom may notice that the ankles appear puffy or larger than usual. This means that they are swollen. When pressing the affected area with a finger and a dent appears, the person has pitting edema. The dent will fill in slowly once removing the finger from the skin.
How to deal with ankle swelling in Diabetic Kidney Disease?
▪ Diuretics, or water pills may be prescribed if a person is unable to control the symptom with self-care measures;
▪ Elevating the legs above the heart while lying down or sitting;
▪ Wearing support stockings, and exercising the legs;
▪ Reducing the sodium consumption and avoid high-sodium foods such as canned soups, canned vegetables, frozen dinners, fast foods, and luncheon meats. Use sodium-free herbs and seasonings to replace table salt.
Natural Treatment for Hyperlipidemia in Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome results from a problem with the kidneys' filters -
glomeruli. Glomeruli are tiny blood vessels in the kidneys that remove waste
products and extra water and allow the blood to retain cells and proteins the
body needs. In NS, damaged glomeruli allow 3 grams or more of protein to leak
into the urine when measured over a 24-hour period. In addition to proteinuria,
hyperlipidemia is another feature of this disease. Then, how to treat this
condition naturally?
Definition
Hyperlipidemia is defined as a condition in which there is a large quantity of lipids in the blood stream of the human body. Lipids include cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids, and they move in the blood as part of bigger structure of molecules, known as lipoproteins. A proper level of lipids in the blood is necessary, but too much higher levels will influence the metabolic processes of the body by preventing proper blood flow.
Symptoms
Hyperlipidemia may causes no symptoms that are directly associated to it. In general, it manifests into a disease like heart attack or stroke. Certain physical appearance changes might suggest this problem:
1. The face may develop inflammations near the eyes, around the tendons like the Achillies, knee, or elbow tendons.
2. There might also be pimple-like formation in some parts of the skin.
3. In severe cases, inflammation in the pancreas, known as pancreatitis can be caused.
What are natural treatment for hyperlipidemia in NS?
NS cause an increased hepatic lipoprotein synthesis which can lead to high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Patient may be found to have lipids in the urine, seen as oval fat bodies on microscopic urinalysis.
Natural treatments for this problem in NS include as below:
▪ Regular exercise, such as walking is one of the most effective and practical ways. Aerobic exercise done 3 days a week can significantly reduce the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol so as to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease.
▪ Have a low-fat and high fiber content like leafy vegetables diet. Avoid add animal products in the diet.
▪ Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
Definition
Hyperlipidemia is defined as a condition in which there is a large quantity of lipids in the blood stream of the human body. Lipids include cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids, and they move in the blood as part of bigger structure of molecules, known as lipoproteins. A proper level of lipids in the blood is necessary, but too much higher levels will influence the metabolic processes of the body by preventing proper blood flow.
Symptoms
Hyperlipidemia may causes no symptoms that are directly associated to it. In general, it manifests into a disease like heart attack or stroke. Certain physical appearance changes might suggest this problem:
1. The face may develop inflammations near the eyes, around the tendons like the Achillies, knee, or elbow tendons.
2. There might also be pimple-like formation in some parts of the skin.
3. In severe cases, inflammation in the pancreas, known as pancreatitis can be caused.
What are natural treatment for hyperlipidemia in NS?
NS cause an increased hepatic lipoprotein synthesis which can lead to high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. Patient may be found to have lipids in the urine, seen as oval fat bodies on microscopic urinalysis.
Natural treatments for this problem in NS include as below:
▪ Regular exercise, such as walking is one of the most effective and practical ways. Aerobic exercise done 3 days a week can significantly reduce the levels of triglyceride and cholesterol so as to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease.
▪ Have a low-fat and high fiber content like leafy vegetables diet. Avoid add animal products in the diet.
▪ Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
How do You Slow the Process of PKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease is a genetic disorder that causes many cysts to
grow in the kidneys. These cysts grow out of control and may overrun the
kidneys. In time, the PKD cysts damage the kidneys and can eventually result in
Kidney Failure. Since there is no cure for the disease yet, but we can take
steps to help slow the process of kidney damage.
● Keep a healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure is common with PKD, and keeping a healthy blood pressure may delay the progression of the disease and slow further damage of the kidneys. Antihypertensive medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, are often prescribed to control blood pressure.
● Eat a proper diet
Dietary changes can help improve the overall health of most people with this disease, possibly preventing further deterioration.
1. Arrange a mostly low-fat diet which are rich in fruits and vegetables.
2. Get plenty of omega-3 fatty accids from sources such as cold water oily fish (salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and sardines), flaxseed or linseed, walnuts, etc.
3. Avoid excessive amounts of salt. This includes products like processed foods, soups, chips, etc.
4. Avoid caffeine (coffee, chocolate, black tea, green tea, white tea, cola) which causes dehydration, a common symptoms of PKD.
● Receive holistic remedy to treat PKD from the root
Kidney damage results from gradually enlarged cysts in or on the kidneys, so the most effective way to slow or even prevent further progressing of the disease is to adopt a standard treatment to shrink the cysts and repair the kidney damage.
In China, a conservative therapy without pumping fluid or relieving pressure, known as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is externally applied to treat PKD. This therapy is created by the nation's top experts in our hospital based on 26 years' clinical practices in treating the disease. Specific formula of Micro-Chinese Medicine varies with different illness condition.
● Keep a healthy blood pressure
High blood pressure is common with PKD, and keeping a healthy blood pressure may delay the progression of the disease and slow further damage of the kidneys. Antihypertensive medications, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, are often prescribed to control blood pressure.
● Eat a proper diet
Dietary changes can help improve the overall health of most people with this disease, possibly preventing further deterioration.
1. Arrange a mostly low-fat diet which are rich in fruits and vegetables.
2. Get plenty of omega-3 fatty accids from sources such as cold water oily fish (salmon, herring, mackerel, anchovies and sardines), flaxseed or linseed, walnuts, etc.
3. Avoid excessive amounts of salt. This includes products like processed foods, soups, chips, etc.
4. Avoid caffeine (coffee, chocolate, black tea, green tea, white tea, cola) which causes dehydration, a common symptoms of PKD.
● Receive holistic remedy to treat PKD from the root
Kidney damage results from gradually enlarged cysts in or on the kidneys, so the most effective way to slow or even prevent further progressing of the disease is to adopt a standard treatment to shrink the cysts and repair the kidney damage.
In China, a conservative therapy without pumping fluid or relieving pressure, known as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is externally applied to treat PKD. This therapy is created by the nation's top experts in our hospital based on 26 years' clinical practices in treating the disease. Specific formula of Micro-Chinese Medicine varies with different illness condition.
2015年5月29日星期五
Renal Failure: Is Blood Transfusion Suitable for Renal Anemia
Renal anemia is one of common complications of renal failure. People always
feel fatigue and have shortness of breath. Besides, no redness presents in their
face, so they usually looks pale and yellow. It is known that blood transfusion
is best method to improve the renal anemia. Is blood transfusion suitable for
renal anemia?
For the people with malnutrition, blood transfusion is best method for them to remit the symptoms of anemia quickly. However, it is not suitable for people with renal failure. Why? The red blood cells need a hormone called erythrogenin to keep alive and this hormone is secreted by kidney. But the damaged kidney tissues are incapable to supply the hormone for them. So a large number of red blood cells in the normal blood would be dead after they receive blood transfusion.
Then nitrogenous wastes are produced, which increases the level of toxic substances in the blood. Kidney has to endure the increased strain and may have further damage, so blood transfusion is not suggested for them unless they have a life danger.
How to remit renal anemia for patients with renal failure?
Renal failure is not an irreversible disease and people also have a high chance to be recovered. Many patients may be disappointed with the serious impaired kidneys and believe that no therapy can save them. In fact, some kidney tissues are still alive and cannot function due to severe hurt. As long as the damaged ones can be repaired, they are hopeful to function well and provide hormone to red blood cells.
In our hospital, removing anemia can be achieved by Immunotherapy. For renal failure, immune protection (one step of immunotherapy) is very important. It adopts Chinese herbs and Immunotherapy to repair kidney tissues. The damaged cells can be mended by the active ingredients of Chinese herbs in order to work well. But all the drugs cannot provide kidney cells for people. Immunotherapy can realize it. In this way, renal anemia can be removed by immunotherapy.
For the people with malnutrition, blood transfusion is best method for them to remit the symptoms of anemia quickly. However, it is not suitable for people with renal failure. Why? The red blood cells need a hormone called erythrogenin to keep alive and this hormone is secreted by kidney. But the damaged kidney tissues are incapable to supply the hormone for them. So a large number of red blood cells in the normal blood would be dead after they receive blood transfusion.
Then nitrogenous wastes are produced, which increases the level of toxic substances in the blood. Kidney has to endure the increased strain and may have further damage, so blood transfusion is not suggested for them unless they have a life danger.
How to remit renal anemia for patients with renal failure?
Renal failure is not an irreversible disease and people also have a high chance to be recovered. Many patients may be disappointed with the serious impaired kidneys and believe that no therapy can save them. In fact, some kidney tissues are still alive and cannot function due to severe hurt. As long as the damaged ones can be repaired, they are hopeful to function well and provide hormone to red blood cells.
In our hospital, removing anemia can be achieved by Immunotherapy. For renal failure, immune protection (one step of immunotherapy) is very important. It adopts Chinese herbs and Immunotherapy to repair kidney tissues. The damaged cells can be mended by the active ingredients of Chinese herbs in order to work well. But all the drugs cannot provide kidney cells for people. Immunotherapy can realize it. In this way, renal anemia can be removed by immunotherapy.
Best Medication to Lower Your Creatinine in IgA Nephropathy
Once your creatinine level runs out of normal range, almost 50% of kidney
tissues are dead. It is hopeful that you also can lead to a normal range by
holding the left 50% of kidney tissues. However, not every therapy can help you
to achieve this good effect.
Why does creatinine level rise high?
IgA nephropathy is always considered as a slight illness that would not lead to serious problems. People usually do not pay more attention on treatment. However, it is just this disease that hurt kidney tissues and more and more glomeruli cannot work due to furious inflammation in kidneys. Creatinine level in blood is just one index to estimate the GFR (glomeruli filtration rate). It also tells people how high the toxic substances deposit in kidneys.
Traditional methods
In most hospitals, two therapies are ready for people with IgA nephropathy whose creatinine level is high. One is that some drugs can help patients to discharge creatinine through intestinal tract when their creatinine level is not very high. The other one is dialysis once their creatinine level cannot be controlled by medicine. Both of these therapies are not capable to increase GFR, so the high creatinine level cannot be lowered down from root and rebound strongly.
Specialist treatment
In our hospital, Immunotherapy is used for IgA nephropathy treatment. It focuses on the anti-inflammation and kidney tissues repair in order to improve GFR. Among the therapies of immunotherapy, immune regulation and immune protection are essential for IgA nephropathy. Immune regulation makes full use of Chinese herbs to turn the function of organs and tissues to normal in order to improve the immunity. When people’s innate immunity system is recovered, IgA and inflammation can be removed. Furthermore, immune protection adopts the nourishing Chinese medicine which can provide kidney tissues more blood and oxygen. Thereby cells are promoted to be repaired rapidly.
In this way, the repaired kidney tissues recover it former function, so GFR is greatly improved. When the body metabolism keeps balance and toxins are removed, creatinine level certainly remains in normal range.
Why does creatinine level rise high?
IgA nephropathy is always considered as a slight illness that would not lead to serious problems. People usually do not pay more attention on treatment. However, it is just this disease that hurt kidney tissues and more and more glomeruli cannot work due to furious inflammation in kidneys. Creatinine level in blood is just one index to estimate the GFR (glomeruli filtration rate). It also tells people how high the toxic substances deposit in kidneys.
Traditional methods
In most hospitals, two therapies are ready for people with IgA nephropathy whose creatinine level is high. One is that some drugs can help patients to discharge creatinine through intestinal tract when their creatinine level is not very high. The other one is dialysis once their creatinine level cannot be controlled by medicine. Both of these therapies are not capable to increase GFR, so the high creatinine level cannot be lowered down from root and rebound strongly.
Specialist treatment
In our hospital, Immunotherapy is used for IgA nephropathy treatment. It focuses on the anti-inflammation and kidney tissues repair in order to improve GFR. Among the therapies of immunotherapy, immune regulation and immune protection are essential for IgA nephropathy. Immune regulation makes full use of Chinese herbs to turn the function of organs and tissues to normal in order to improve the immunity. When people’s innate immunity system is recovered, IgA and inflammation can be removed. Furthermore, immune protection adopts the nourishing Chinese medicine which can provide kidney tissues more blood and oxygen. Thereby cells are promoted to be repaired rapidly.
In this way, the repaired kidney tissues recover it former function, so GFR is greatly improved. When the body metabolism keeps balance and toxins are removed, creatinine level certainly remains in normal range.
How to Prolong Life Span after Kidney Transplant
Kidney transplant usually is the last choice for people to sustain life.
However, the study shows that only 1% of patients can get 10 years longer time.
So they need to pay more care to their graft kidney in order to prolong life
span.
If you have receive kidney transplant, protection of the new kidney is the main work they should do in order to live longer. Rejection is the dangerous things they are facing every day. So anti-rejection drugs should be taken to resist the rejection to the new kidney. Meanwhile, their immunity are seriously reduced by this type of drugs. So they are easily infected by foreign invaders resulting in threatening their lives.
For most patients, they have to accept many limits in their life after kidney transplant. They need to control a good blood pressure, blood sugar, blood fat etc by the a good diet, life style and medication in order to reduce the risk of heart disease. infections also should be prevented, so they had better to avoid going to crowded place, raising pets, flu infections, wound infection and so on. Besides, regular examinations should be taken so as to prevent further damage.
Now new therapy can give a hope to prolong life span after kidney transplant. In our hospital, immunotherapy is one of individualized therapies for the graft kidney. It makes full use of Chinese medicine and Immunotherapy to regulate the immune system. Chinese herbs ingredients can improve the function of organs including the graft kidney and balance the coordination between organs. Some rare crude drugs is available to provide more nutrition for the demand of body.
Immunotherapy is a better therapy to rebuild a new immune system. Immunotherapys can produce new and healthy immune cells and help their own immune system to accept the new kidney. Furthermore, they also can differentiate into kidney cells to replace the damaged ones in graft kidneys.
By adopting immunotherapy, patients can prolong their life span after kidney transplant. If your graft kidney has problems, immunotherapy can help you and give you a good curative effect.
If you have receive kidney transplant, protection of the new kidney is the main work they should do in order to live longer. Rejection is the dangerous things they are facing every day. So anti-rejection drugs should be taken to resist the rejection to the new kidney. Meanwhile, their immunity are seriously reduced by this type of drugs. So they are easily infected by foreign invaders resulting in threatening their lives.
For most patients, they have to accept many limits in their life after kidney transplant. They need to control a good blood pressure, blood sugar, blood fat etc by the a good diet, life style and medication in order to reduce the risk of heart disease. infections also should be prevented, so they had better to avoid going to crowded place, raising pets, flu infections, wound infection and so on. Besides, regular examinations should be taken so as to prevent further damage.
Now new therapy can give a hope to prolong life span after kidney transplant. In our hospital, immunotherapy is one of individualized therapies for the graft kidney. It makes full use of Chinese medicine and Immunotherapy to regulate the immune system. Chinese herbs ingredients can improve the function of organs including the graft kidney and balance the coordination between organs. Some rare crude drugs is available to provide more nutrition for the demand of body.
Immunotherapy is a better therapy to rebuild a new immune system. Immunotherapys can produce new and healthy immune cells and help their own immune system to accept the new kidney. Furthermore, they also can differentiate into kidney cells to replace the damaged ones in graft kidneys.
By adopting immunotherapy, patients can prolong their life span after kidney transplant. If your graft kidney has problems, immunotherapy can help you and give you a good curative effect.
Renal Failure Affects Calcium Level in the Blood
Renal failure is the end stage of kidney disease. In this stage, many salts,
wastes products and excessive water cannot be discharged from the body. So
patients always have a disorder in regulate the electrolyte of body. Calcium
level in the blood are usually varies in different patients with renal failure.
Thereby calcium recommendations for people are different from those of the
general population.
High calcium is very common for renal failure
In our daily diet, many foods contain calcium which can avoid the loss of calcium and keep the bone healthy and hard. However, in the people with renal failure, most of the salts cannot be discharged from the body and deposit much in the blood vessels.
When bones are taking metabolism, its components are resolved in the blood vessels, such as calcium and its binders phosphorus. High calcium level is accompanied with high level of phosphorus which leads to severe skin itching. Too high level of calcium or phosphorus will increase the risk of phosphorus deposits in soft tissues such as arteries, heart lungs, eyes and skin.
Besides, when the bone is resolved, the patients are easy to suffer from osteoporosis. So their bones are so weak that they would be broken after falling down.
High calcium treatment
In order to lower down the risks of high calcium, most patients are suggested to take on dialysis. It can replace the kidneys to remove excessive calcium and phosphorus from the body. However, it has no capability to change the illness condition of weak bones. So many patients are seeking a better treatment.
In our hospital, a new therapy called Immunotherapy is used to treat renal failure and improve the metabolism of salts. The immune protection (one step of immunotherapy) is favor to renal failure. It utilizes Chinese herbs and Immunotherapy which both can repair kidney tissues in order to increase GFR greatly. Patients can keep a normal salts metabolism by their own kidneys instead of dialysis. So the calcium level and phosphorus level can be controlled well in a natural way.
High calcium is very common for renal failure
In our daily diet, many foods contain calcium which can avoid the loss of calcium and keep the bone healthy and hard. However, in the people with renal failure, most of the salts cannot be discharged from the body and deposit much in the blood vessels.
When bones are taking metabolism, its components are resolved in the blood vessels, such as calcium and its binders phosphorus. High calcium level is accompanied with high level of phosphorus which leads to severe skin itching. Too high level of calcium or phosphorus will increase the risk of phosphorus deposits in soft tissues such as arteries, heart lungs, eyes and skin.
Besides, when the bone is resolved, the patients are easy to suffer from osteoporosis. So their bones are so weak that they would be broken after falling down.
High calcium treatment
In order to lower down the risks of high calcium, most patients are suggested to take on dialysis. It can replace the kidneys to remove excessive calcium and phosphorus from the body. However, it has no capability to change the illness condition of weak bones. So many patients are seeking a better treatment.
In our hospital, a new therapy called Immunotherapy is used to treat renal failure and improve the metabolism of salts. The immune protection (one step of immunotherapy) is favor to renal failure. It utilizes Chinese herbs and Immunotherapy which both can repair kidney tissues in order to increase GFR greatly. Patients can keep a normal salts metabolism by their own kidneys instead of dialysis. So the calcium level and phosphorus level can be controlled well in a natural way.
2015年5月28日星期四
What are the Symptoms and Causes of Renal Parenchymal Disease
Renal means something which is associated to kidney, renal parenchyma is the
functional tissue of kidney that consists of nephrons. These tissues are very
important tissue for the organ for the proper functioning of kidney. Nowadays,
many people are suffering from Renal Parenchymal Disease, when the cells
(nephrons) of kidney are damaged. Then, what are the symptoms and causes of this
condition?
Symptoms
Millions of nephrons lie within the renal parenchymal area of each kidney. The nephrons contain small blood vessels, called glomeruli, that are surrounded by tubules. The glomeruli are responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products.
Renal Parenchymal Disease can affect one or bilateral kidneys, however often scarring and damage to the tissue is seen in both kidneys. Symptoms of the renal disease include:
▪ Blood in the urine
▪ Edema, or swelling of the face especially around the eyes, or in the feet and hands
▪ Frequent urination
▪ Difficulty urinating, or painful urination
▪ Back pain
▪ Hypertension, or high blood pressure
Causes
Autoimmune disorders, medical conditions, or obstructions may all contribute to Renal Parenchymal Disease.
1. Uncontrolled Diabetes may eventually cause the disease and subsequent kidney failure. Longstanding high blood sugar levels will damage the filtering ability of the kidney, and finally causes permanent damage.
2. High blood pressure can also cause kidney problems. Uncontrolled, the risk of kidney disease can be increased and lead to severe medical problems and parenchymal kidney disease.
3. Kidney stones can also lead to scarring and damage to the kidneys if untreated properly.
If you or your beloved are diagnosed with Renal Parenchymal Disease, we're here to help.
Symptoms
Millions of nephrons lie within the renal parenchymal area of each kidney. The nephrons contain small blood vessels, called glomeruli, that are surrounded by tubules. The glomeruli are responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products.
Renal Parenchymal Disease can affect one or bilateral kidneys, however often scarring and damage to the tissue is seen in both kidneys. Symptoms of the renal disease include:
▪ Blood in the urine
▪ Edema, or swelling of the face especially around the eyes, or in the feet and hands
▪ Frequent urination
▪ Difficulty urinating, or painful urination
▪ Back pain
▪ Hypertension, or high blood pressure
Causes
Autoimmune disorders, medical conditions, or obstructions may all contribute to Renal Parenchymal Disease.
1. Uncontrolled Diabetes may eventually cause the disease and subsequent kidney failure. Longstanding high blood sugar levels will damage the filtering ability of the kidney, and finally causes permanent damage.
2. High blood pressure can also cause kidney problems. Uncontrolled, the risk of kidney disease can be increased and lead to severe medical problems and parenchymal kidney disease.
3. Kidney stones can also lead to scarring and damage to the kidneys if untreated properly.
If you or your beloved are diagnosed with Renal Parenchymal Disease, we're here to help.
Reduce High Creatinine Levels with Herbal Remedy
Creatinine is a waste product produced by the muscles through normal
contraction. It passes through the kidneys to be filtered out through urination.
When kidneys cannot work efficiently, as with kidney disease, creatinine levels
will rise. Is there any herbal remedy which can reduce high creatinine
levels?
Normal values
Typically, women have lower creatinine values than men, as women have less muscle mass. Women's normal creatinine levels fall between 0.5~1.1 mg/dL, while normal values for men are 0.6~1.2 mg/dL.
Elevated creatinine levels are found in kidney diseases, including glomerulonephritis, Renal Failure and Diabetic Nephropathy, etc.
Herbal remedy for high creatinine levels
Cinnamon
It is a common household spice that helps regulate blood glucose as well as can be used to treat kidney problems especially in diabetics with kidney disorders. Cinnamon can help to improve the filtration function and to strengthen weak kidneys, thus increasing the excretion of creatinine.
Ginseng
This is known to be very helpful in treating kidney diseases by stimulating the circulation to the kidneys. Ginseng is often applied with cinnamon to revitalize the kidneys and to reduce high creatinine levels.
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
Micro-Chinese Medicine is an conservative therapy for a wide range of kidney diseases. Chinese medicines are abstracted from herbal plants, so they have no side effects to human body. This is an external application, and patients suffer no pain. The whole process is just like a massage.
This Chinese herbal treatment can take effect to improve renal microcirculation, anti-inflammation, anti-coagulation, and degrade harmful substances. Moreover, it can provide rich micronutrients to speed up the kidney repair. With gradual recovery of kidney function, high creatinine levels can be brought to normal permanently.
Normal values
Typically, women have lower creatinine values than men, as women have less muscle mass. Women's normal creatinine levels fall between 0.5~1.1 mg/dL, while normal values for men are 0.6~1.2 mg/dL.
Elevated creatinine levels are found in kidney diseases, including glomerulonephritis, Renal Failure and Diabetic Nephropathy, etc.
Herbal remedy for high creatinine levels
Cinnamon
It is a common household spice that helps regulate blood glucose as well as can be used to treat kidney problems especially in diabetics with kidney disorders. Cinnamon can help to improve the filtration function and to strengthen weak kidneys, thus increasing the excretion of creatinine.
Ginseng
This is known to be very helpful in treating kidney diseases by stimulating the circulation to the kidneys. Ginseng is often applied with cinnamon to revitalize the kidneys and to reduce high creatinine levels.
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
Micro-Chinese Medicine is an conservative therapy for a wide range of kidney diseases. Chinese medicines are abstracted from herbal plants, so they have no side effects to human body. This is an external application, and patients suffer no pain. The whole process is just like a massage.
This Chinese herbal treatment can take effect to improve renal microcirculation, anti-inflammation, anti-coagulation, and degrade harmful substances. Moreover, it can provide rich micronutrients to speed up the kidney repair. With gradual recovery of kidney function, high creatinine levels can be brought to normal permanently.
What's the Link between Diabetes and Kidney Disease
If Diabetes is not well-controlled, the sugar levels in the body will go up.
High blood glucose can result in damage to many parts of the body, especially
the kidneys, heart, blood vessels, eyes, feet, and nerves. Here, we mainly talk
about the link between Diabetes and kidney disease.
Long-standing Diabetes can cause changes in small blood vessels that can result in damage of the kidneys. This usually takes 5 to 10 years to become a noticeable problem. Eventually, severe Renal Failure can be caused.
How can Diabetes lead to kidney failure?
The kidneys perform vital functions:
▪ Filter and remove the waste products of metabolism;
▪ Play a central role in regulating blood pressure and internal fluid balance
▪ Produce important hormones, like erythropoietin (EPO), which can stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
Long-standing high blood glucose levels destroys the kidneys' ability to eliminate toxins and wastes from the blood stream. The glucose molecule is bigger than the molecules that the kidneys are supposed to filter. As glucose is forced into the urine, the filtering mechanism is impaired.
As a result, the kidneys lose their ability to filter macromolecules. Over time, the damage will become quite serious, and waste products will accumulate within the body. In this case, people will show high levels of creatinine and BUN.
How to treat Diabetes kidney disease and slow kidney damage?
Here are some useful suggestions:
* Keeping blood glucose levels in an optimum range to halt or slow down kidney damage;
* Maintain a normal blood pressure (<130/80);
* Have a good control of cholesterol level;
* Eat a low-fat diet and limit the intake of sodium;
* Do regular exercise;
* Quit smoking or using tobacco products.
Long-standing Diabetes can cause changes in small blood vessels that can result in damage of the kidneys. This usually takes 5 to 10 years to become a noticeable problem. Eventually, severe Renal Failure can be caused.
How can Diabetes lead to kidney failure?
The kidneys perform vital functions:
▪ Filter and remove the waste products of metabolism;
▪ Play a central role in regulating blood pressure and internal fluid balance
▪ Produce important hormones, like erythropoietin (EPO), which can stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
Long-standing high blood glucose levels destroys the kidneys' ability to eliminate toxins and wastes from the blood stream. The glucose molecule is bigger than the molecules that the kidneys are supposed to filter. As glucose is forced into the urine, the filtering mechanism is impaired.
As a result, the kidneys lose their ability to filter macromolecules. Over time, the damage will become quite serious, and waste products will accumulate within the body. In this case, people will show high levels of creatinine and BUN.
How to treat Diabetes kidney disease and slow kidney damage?
Here are some useful suggestions:
* Keeping blood glucose levels in an optimum range to halt or slow down kidney damage;
* Maintain a normal blood pressure (<130/80);
* Have a good control of cholesterol level;
* Eat a low-fat diet and limit the intake of sodium;
* Do regular exercise;
* Quit smoking or using tobacco products.
Prevent Diabetic Kidney Disease from Progressing to Kidney Failure
About 40% of people with Diabetes will be affected by kidney disease, as the
disease affects the arteries of the body and as the kidneys filtering blood from
many arteries. Diabetic Kidney Disease can be divided into five stages of
deterioration, and the final stage is called total Renal Failure, or ESRD. It
commonly takes over 20 years for patients to develop stage 5. However, this
progressing can be slowed down or even stop with the following preventions.
The deterioration of kidney damage is closely linked to high blood glucose, high blood pressure and unhealthy lifestyle. The best way to delay or prevent kidney damage is to:
▪ Management of Urine Protein. Medications can reduce the level of albumin, a protein, and improve kidney function.
▪ Keep the blood glucose levels at target. Talk to the doctor or consult our online doctors about what the individual target range should be. Medicines, diet and exercises can help get this purpose.
▪ Have a good control of blood pressure. For some people, the goal is below 130/80 mm Hg. Again, talk to the doctor about the personal target. Medicines, diet and exercise may help control hypertension, or high blood pressure.
▪ Follow a healthy meal plan. For a person with proteinuria, a low-salt and protein diet is recommended.
▪ Stop smoking.
▪ Treat urinary tract infections promptly.
▪ Avoid medical treatment that may put stress on the kidneys like x-rays requiring the injection of contrast dyes.
▪ Have regular tests to ensure the health of the kidneys.
▪ Enjoy regular physical activity.
The deterioration of kidney damage is closely linked to high blood glucose, high blood pressure and unhealthy lifestyle. The best way to delay or prevent kidney damage is to:
▪ Management of Urine Protein. Medications can reduce the level of albumin, a protein, and improve kidney function.
▪ Keep the blood glucose levels at target. Talk to the doctor or consult our online doctors about what the individual target range should be. Medicines, diet and exercises can help get this purpose.
▪ Have a good control of blood pressure. For some people, the goal is below 130/80 mm Hg. Again, talk to the doctor about the personal target. Medicines, diet and exercise may help control hypertension, or high blood pressure.
▪ Follow a healthy meal plan. For a person with proteinuria, a low-salt and protein diet is recommended.
▪ Stop smoking.
▪ Treat urinary tract infections promptly.
▪ Avoid medical treatment that may put stress on the kidneys like x-rays requiring the injection of contrast dyes.
▪ Have regular tests to ensure the health of the kidneys.
▪ Enjoy regular physical activity.
Is It Possible for Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis to Go away
"I'm a patient with FSGS, 28 yrs. Creatinine is 1.6, and 24hr protein is
3.28. How do u think my condition is right now? Is It possible for the disease
to go away? I really need your help in understanding the disease to the fullest
and the best cure for the illness."
Creatinine is the waste product produced by the body at a relatively stable rate. When the level arises, more than 50% of kidney function has been damaged. The described illness condition is in CKD Stage 2, which is still hopefully to get a better recovery.
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis is a kind of autoimmune disease with IgM and C3 deposited in the kidneys. The immune complex will cause inflammation in the kidneys and start renal fibrosis over time. For this disease, Immunotherapy is the best choice.
Immunotherapy is a systemic treatment, and the whole process includes mainly six steps:
Ⅰ. An accurate diagnosis. Our hospital has the most advanced diagnostic technology and techniques, so we can make a comprehensive diagnosis with scientific tests, such as beta 2 microglobin, Cystatin C, homocysteine and retinol binding protein, etc.
Ⅱ. Blocking excessive immune reaction. Based on scientific diagnosis, the medications, dose and duration will be quite exact. Our doctor can have a good control of the immune reaction in the kidneys by using the newest immunosuppressive drugs.
Ⅲ. Immune tolerance. FSGS often relapses easily, so we have to assess the illness before inflammation in the kidneys becomes severe again. Giving exact dose of immunosuppressants on regular basis, we can prevent the relapse of the disease. Our body can accept the fact that there is immune complex deposition in the kidneys and stop attacking the body again.
Ⅳ. Immune regulation. A natural remedy, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is used to remove the immune complex out of the body. We can detect urinary changes after 7 days of treatment. Meanwhile, Chinese prescription will be used to strengthen the immunity and nourish blood and Qi.
Ⅴ. Immune protection. Immunotherapy, Glucocorticoid and Chinese prescription play key roles in protect and repair the damaged and remaining inherent cells and tissues. Immunotherapy can differentiate into new functional cells, which helps recover the kidney function. Active material in micro-Chinese Medicine can regulate the immune system and recover the self renewal of the body.
Ⅵ. Immune clearance. Immunoadsorption, blood purification, and plasma exchange may be used to remove the toxins in the body completely. Kidney function will get better recovery.
Creatinine is the waste product produced by the body at a relatively stable rate. When the level arises, more than 50% of kidney function has been damaged. The described illness condition is in CKD Stage 2, which is still hopefully to get a better recovery.
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis is a kind of autoimmune disease with IgM and C3 deposited in the kidneys. The immune complex will cause inflammation in the kidneys and start renal fibrosis over time. For this disease, Immunotherapy is the best choice.
Immunotherapy is a systemic treatment, and the whole process includes mainly six steps:
Ⅰ. An accurate diagnosis. Our hospital has the most advanced diagnostic technology and techniques, so we can make a comprehensive diagnosis with scientific tests, such as beta 2 microglobin, Cystatin C, homocysteine and retinol binding protein, etc.
Ⅱ. Blocking excessive immune reaction. Based on scientific diagnosis, the medications, dose and duration will be quite exact. Our doctor can have a good control of the immune reaction in the kidneys by using the newest immunosuppressive drugs.
Ⅲ. Immune tolerance. FSGS often relapses easily, so we have to assess the illness before inflammation in the kidneys becomes severe again. Giving exact dose of immunosuppressants on regular basis, we can prevent the relapse of the disease. Our body can accept the fact that there is immune complex deposition in the kidneys and stop attacking the body again.
Ⅳ. Immune regulation. A natural remedy, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is used to remove the immune complex out of the body. We can detect urinary changes after 7 days of treatment. Meanwhile, Chinese prescription will be used to strengthen the immunity and nourish blood and Qi.
Ⅴ. Immune protection. Immunotherapy, Glucocorticoid and Chinese prescription play key roles in protect and repair the damaged and remaining inherent cells and tissues. Immunotherapy can differentiate into new functional cells, which helps recover the kidney function. Active material in micro-Chinese Medicine can regulate the immune system and recover the self renewal of the body.
Ⅵ. Immune clearance. Immunoadsorption, blood purification, and plasma exchange may be used to remove the toxins in the body completely. Kidney function will get better recovery.
How does Headache Occur in PKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease, commonly referred to as PKD, is a genetic
condition in which the kidneys develop multiple cysts. A person with the disease
for a long time may experience no symptoms. One of the most common symptoms is
headache.
What are the causes of this problem?
1. Headaches that are serious or that seem to feel different from other headaches may be caused by aneurysms, or swollen blood vessels, in the brain.
Aneurysms appears more frequently with PKD and with a history of a previous family member having had this condition. A headache from an aneurysm is said to be the worse one in the world. Migraine headaches at times occur when one is affected by serious polycystic liver disease.
For those who have a family history of this aneurysms, they should ask the doctor for an MRI of the brain to determine if they might have this severe complication of PKD. Untreated, the brain aneurysm is very susceptible to rupture, thus leading to irreversible brain damage, or even death.
2. Headaches also can be caused by high blood pressure.
With the progression of kidney disease, high blood pressure is often present, occurring in over 75% of patients with PKD. Some patients with very high blood pressure are more likely to have migraine headaches, as the blood is being forced harder through the blood vessels. Lifestyle modifications or blood pressure medications may help control this symptom.
A PKD sufferer with recurring or serious headaches should talk to a doctor before using any medications.
If you or your beloved one is diagnosed with PKD, we are here to help. Feel free to consult our online experts.
What are the causes of this problem?
1. Headaches that are serious or that seem to feel different from other headaches may be caused by aneurysms, or swollen blood vessels, in the brain.
Aneurysms appears more frequently with PKD and with a history of a previous family member having had this condition. A headache from an aneurysm is said to be the worse one in the world. Migraine headaches at times occur when one is affected by serious polycystic liver disease.
For those who have a family history of this aneurysms, they should ask the doctor for an MRI of the brain to determine if they might have this severe complication of PKD. Untreated, the brain aneurysm is very susceptible to rupture, thus leading to irreversible brain damage, or even death.
2. Headaches also can be caused by high blood pressure.
With the progression of kidney disease, high blood pressure is often present, occurring in over 75% of patients with PKD. Some patients with very high blood pressure are more likely to have migraine headaches, as the blood is being forced harder through the blood vessels. Lifestyle modifications or blood pressure medications may help control this symptom.
A PKD sufferer with recurring or serious headaches should talk to a doctor before using any medications.
If you or your beloved one is diagnosed with PKD, we are here to help. Feel free to consult our online experts.
2015年5月26日星期二
Causes and Remedies for Itchy Skin in Chronic Kidney Disease
Itchy skin, or pruritus, usually has an underlying cause and so can be
relieved once the cause becomes known. Certain diseases, such as Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) include itchy skin as symptom. When a disease is the cause, the
itching general covers the body.
Causes
1. Build up of wastes in the body.
Persons with Diabetes and high blood pressure are at high risk of developing CKD. The kidneys regulate body water and chemicals, remove waste products and release hormones. In CKD, the damage to the kidneys can lead to waste to build up within the body. Symptoms include itching skin can be caused.
2. Dialysis
A majority of people on dialysis will suffer from itchy skin at some point. Some people feel itchy all the time, while for others it comes and goes. The itching can be in one area or all over.
A common cause is due to high levels of phosphorus in the body, as dialysis does not effectively remove phosphorus. Another cause is allergies when itching occurs at the beginning of kidney dialysis. Patients can be allergic to the blood tubing, dialyzer, etc.
Remedies
▪ Have a low-phosphorus diet. Control how much phosphorus is in the renal diet. Limit, or avoid high phosphorus content foods including milk, pudding, yogurt, cheeses, ice cream, cooked fish (halibut, salmon), cooked beef or turkey, chickpeas, kidney beans, soybeans, lentils, beer, cocoa, canned iced teas, etc.
▪ Adopt an alternative natural treatment to repair the kidney damage and restore the kidney function.
Dialysis does nothing to improve the renal function, so it fails to prevent the deterioration of renal function and eliminate itchy skin.
At present, the best treatment for CKD in the world is Immunotherapy. This is a systemic treatment which can block further kidney damage, repair the damaged renal cells and tissue, and restore the kidney function. With significantly improved renal function, symptom like itching will disappear naturally.
Causes
1. Build up of wastes in the body.
Persons with Diabetes and high blood pressure are at high risk of developing CKD. The kidneys regulate body water and chemicals, remove waste products and release hormones. In CKD, the damage to the kidneys can lead to waste to build up within the body. Symptoms include itching skin can be caused.
2. Dialysis
A majority of people on dialysis will suffer from itchy skin at some point. Some people feel itchy all the time, while for others it comes and goes. The itching can be in one area or all over.
A common cause is due to high levels of phosphorus in the body, as dialysis does not effectively remove phosphorus. Another cause is allergies when itching occurs at the beginning of kidney dialysis. Patients can be allergic to the blood tubing, dialyzer, etc.
Remedies
▪ Have a low-phosphorus diet. Control how much phosphorus is in the renal diet. Limit, or avoid high phosphorus content foods including milk, pudding, yogurt, cheeses, ice cream, cooked fish (halibut, salmon), cooked beef or turkey, chickpeas, kidney beans, soybeans, lentils, beer, cocoa, canned iced teas, etc.
▪ Adopt an alternative natural treatment to repair the kidney damage and restore the kidney function.
Dialysis does nothing to improve the renal function, so it fails to prevent the deterioration of renal function and eliminate itchy skin.
At present, the best treatment for CKD in the world is Immunotherapy. This is a systemic treatment which can block further kidney damage, repair the damaged renal cells and tissue, and restore the kidney function. With significantly improved renal function, symptom like itching will disappear naturally.
Can Nephrotic Syndrome be Caused by Allergic Reaction to Insect Bites
Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) refers to a condition that often results from a
number of diseases that cause inflammation of the filtering system of the
kidneys, the glomeruli. Hence, large amount of protein leaks from the blood into
the urine. NS can be caused due to malfunction of the immune system, which could
result from a virus or autoimmune disorder such as systemic lupus erythematosus.
The immune system produces infection-fighting proteins known as antibodies that
attack of glomeruli. Other causes of the disease also include allergic reaction
to insect bites.
Evidence has proven that NS is more likely to happen on persons with family history or prior history of allergy. Actually, in many cases, the disease is precipitated by a hypersensitive event, such as insect sting, ant bites, poison ivy, and immunizations.
Besides, the most common causes of NS also include various kidney diseases, systemic diseases, and infections.
1. Various nephropathies, or glomerulopathies
Among these diseases, glomerulonephritis (GN) occupies peak position among kidney diseases that cause NS. The pathogenesis of various nephropathies causing NS is associated with the problem in the body's immune system. Normally, immune system protects the body against invade of foreign materials like a virus and bacteria.
However, with an abnormal immune system, the kidneys may be damaged. The immune system will mistakenly attack the kidneys' filters-glomeruli, causing them to become inflamed.
2. Systemic diseases
Those diseases will effect many organs and systems in the body, one of which being kidney. When the kidneys are affected, the damaged glomeruli will leak proteins. These conditions include Diabetes, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, multiple myeloma, etc.
3. Infections
Certain infections including malaria, hepatitis B and C, streptococcal throat infection, syphilis, etc can also lead to NS.
As one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospital throughout the world, patient's treatment for NS in Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital is tailored specifically for each affected individual by highly experienced and renowned kidney experts. They work together in teams, communicating and collaborating at every stem, to be sure they receive the most advanced therapies with no side effects. If you of your beloved one is diagnosed with NS, we're here to help.
Evidence has proven that NS is more likely to happen on persons with family history or prior history of allergy. Actually, in many cases, the disease is precipitated by a hypersensitive event, such as insect sting, ant bites, poison ivy, and immunizations.
Besides, the most common causes of NS also include various kidney diseases, systemic diseases, and infections.
1. Various nephropathies, or glomerulopathies
Among these diseases, glomerulonephritis (GN) occupies peak position among kidney diseases that cause NS. The pathogenesis of various nephropathies causing NS is associated with the problem in the body's immune system. Normally, immune system protects the body against invade of foreign materials like a virus and bacteria.
However, with an abnormal immune system, the kidneys may be damaged. The immune system will mistakenly attack the kidneys' filters-glomeruli, causing them to become inflamed.
2. Systemic diseases
Those diseases will effect many organs and systems in the body, one of which being kidney. When the kidneys are affected, the damaged glomeruli will leak proteins. These conditions include Diabetes, Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, multiple myeloma, etc.
3. Infections
Certain infections including malaria, hepatitis B and C, streptococcal throat infection, syphilis, etc can also lead to NS.
As one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospital throughout the world, patient's treatment for NS in Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital is tailored specifically for each affected individual by highly experienced and renowned kidney experts. They work together in teams, communicating and collaborating at every stem, to be sure they receive the most advanced therapies with no side effects. If you of your beloved one is diagnosed with NS, we're here to help.
Management of Flank Pain in Berger's Disease
Flank pain describes a sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the
part of the body below the rib and above the ilium. In short, it refers to pain
on the sides or small of the back. This condition is often linked to renal or
kidney problems. Here, we'd like to talk about flank pain in Berger's
disease.
In Berger's disease, flank pain is thought to be resulted from swelling and stretching of the renal capsule - the covering forming the outside of the kidney, during acute episodes of IgA Nephropathy. The pain is usually reported as a dull ache.
In some cases, patients may develop persistent, severe attacks of loin pain. Some patients may be diagnosed with loin pain hematuria syndrome (LPHS).
How to manage flank pain in Berger's disease?
1. Catch the pain at the start and apply heat to the area with a hot water bottle, heating pad, or soaks in a warm bath or shower. Hot castor oil packs over the painful area may be helpful.
2. Modify dietary arrangement. Increase the water intake during attacks. For people whose urine in the morning is cloudy, with a fine, white sediment, they should avoid eating dairy, meats, sodas until the urine clears and pain disappears. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and only whole grains.
3. Stay away from caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco during any exacerbations of Berger's disease.
As for the medical treatment, it may varies with different specific causes of the flank pain. The treatment should be make after nephrologist have a comprehensive analysis of the illness condition and find the underlying cause. Then, corresponding therapies can be carried out to relive the symptom.
Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital is one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospital in the world. Established in 1986, the nation's top nephrologists in our hospital have accumulated more than 20 years' experience and expertise in Berger's disease treatment. With the most-advanced therapies, patients can have the most successful chance of recovery.
In Berger's disease, flank pain is thought to be resulted from swelling and stretching of the renal capsule - the covering forming the outside of the kidney, during acute episodes of IgA Nephropathy. The pain is usually reported as a dull ache.
In some cases, patients may develop persistent, severe attacks of loin pain. Some patients may be diagnosed with loin pain hematuria syndrome (LPHS).
How to manage flank pain in Berger's disease?
1. Catch the pain at the start and apply heat to the area with a hot water bottle, heating pad, or soaks in a warm bath or shower. Hot castor oil packs over the painful area may be helpful.
2. Modify dietary arrangement. Increase the water intake during attacks. For people whose urine in the morning is cloudy, with a fine, white sediment, they should avoid eating dairy, meats, sodas until the urine clears and pain disappears. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and only whole grains.
3. Stay away from caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco during any exacerbations of Berger's disease.
As for the medical treatment, it may varies with different specific causes of the flank pain. The treatment should be make after nephrologist have a comprehensive analysis of the illness condition and find the underlying cause. Then, corresponding therapies can be carried out to relive the symptom.
Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital is one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospital in the world. Established in 1986, the nation's top nephrologists in our hospital have accumulated more than 20 years' experience and expertise in Berger's disease treatment. With the most-advanced therapies, patients can have the most successful chance of recovery.
2015年5月25日星期一
Can Kidney Failure Cause Shortness of Breath
Our kidneys have a number of vital roles to play in the daily functions of
our body. They can eliminate waste products and extra fluid from the blood and
maintain the balance of electrolytes and acid-base balance. Kidney Failure
occurs when kidneys are no longer able to perform their functions to full
capacity.
Symptoms of Renal Failure are secondary to an inability to maintain these normal functions. While, can Kidney Failure cause shortness of breath?
When the kidney fails, the body will develop many dire conditions. The symptoms are initially vague and are not noticed until the condition becomes more advanced. Shortness of breath, or breathlessness is a common kidney symptom in advanced renal failure. This problem can be caused due to anemia, extra fluid on the lungs or as a result of toxins accumulation in the blood.
1. Anemia
Kidney trouble can also make people anemic - this means they don't have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If a person doesn't have enough these cells, the body isn't getting enough oxygen and that can make patient feel short of breath.
2. Pulmonary oedema
Fluid retention may lead to accumulation of fluid within the lungs, reducing the available area for exchange of gases like oxygen. This may give rise to the sensation of being unable to catch one's breath. If a person is really swollen around his lower legs and ankles, this is more likely the reason.
3. Toxins build up in the blood
If the kidneys are compromised for whatever reason, they can not eliminate wastes and extra CO2 from the blood, so the CO2 in the blood just keeps rising and this leads the lungs to try to exhale more CO2 to make up for this. The harder the lungs work, the faster people will breath. After a while, patient will begin to get tired and feel short of breath.
Symptoms of Renal Failure are secondary to an inability to maintain these normal functions. While, can Kidney Failure cause shortness of breath?
When the kidney fails, the body will develop many dire conditions. The symptoms are initially vague and are not noticed until the condition becomes more advanced. Shortness of breath, or breathlessness is a common kidney symptom in advanced renal failure. This problem can be caused due to anemia, extra fluid on the lungs or as a result of toxins accumulation in the blood.
1. Anemia
Kidney trouble can also make people anemic - this means they don't have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. If a person doesn't have enough these cells, the body isn't getting enough oxygen and that can make patient feel short of breath.
2. Pulmonary oedema
Fluid retention may lead to accumulation of fluid within the lungs, reducing the available area for exchange of gases like oxygen. This may give rise to the sensation of being unable to catch one's breath. If a person is really swollen around his lower legs and ankles, this is more likely the reason.
3. Toxins build up in the blood
If the kidneys are compromised for whatever reason, they can not eliminate wastes and extra CO2 from the blood, so the CO2 in the blood just keeps rising and this leads the lungs to try to exhale more CO2 to make up for this. The harder the lungs work, the faster people will breath. After a while, patient will begin to get tired and feel short of breath.
What Causes Polyuria in Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is defined by high blood sugar levels.
This disorder may be due to autoimmune destruction of the insulin-secreting
cells of the pancreas (Type 1 diabetes) or it may be caused by a problem in the
responsiveness of tissues to insulin, called insulin resistance (Type 2
diabetes). With either disorder, patients always present symptom of polyuria.
What are the causes?
To find the answer for this question, it is necessary to understand how the kidneys function. Each of the kidneys are made up of approximately one million functional units, known as nephrons.
The first step of urine production is the process of filtration. In this procedure, large quantities of water and micro-molecules go from the plasma into the first part of the nephron called Bowman's capsule.
Due to the nonspecific nature of the filtration, useful micro-molecules like glucose, amino acids, and certain ions end up in the urine forming, which flows into the renal tubules. In order to prevent the loss of these useful substances from the body, the cells lining of the renal tubules will transfer these things out of the forming urine and then back into the extracellular fluid. This process is called reabsorption.
Normally, all of the glucose that is filtered will be reabsorbed. The reabsorption of glucose involves transport proteins that require specific binding.
However, for a person with Diabetes, the filtered glucose amount exceeds the capacity of the renal tubules to reabsorb glucose. Consequently, glucose will present in the urine.
Glucose is a solute that draws water into the urine by osmosis. So, high blood sugar levels causes a person with Diabetes to produce a high quantity of glucose-containing urine, or polyguria.
To have a good management of polyuria, people with Diabetes need to monitor the blood sugar levels closely within the target range. Besides, it is important to follow a proper diet and do moderate physical exercise. If you still need any help on treatment, consult our online experts.
To find the answer for this question, it is necessary to understand how the kidneys function. Each of the kidneys are made up of approximately one million functional units, known as nephrons.
The first step of urine production is the process of filtration. In this procedure, large quantities of water and micro-molecules go from the plasma into the first part of the nephron called Bowman's capsule.
Due to the nonspecific nature of the filtration, useful micro-molecules like glucose, amino acids, and certain ions end up in the urine forming, which flows into the renal tubules. In order to prevent the loss of these useful substances from the body, the cells lining of the renal tubules will transfer these things out of the forming urine and then back into the extracellular fluid. This process is called reabsorption.
Normally, all of the glucose that is filtered will be reabsorbed. The reabsorption of glucose involves transport proteins that require specific binding.
However, for a person with Diabetes, the filtered glucose amount exceeds the capacity of the renal tubules to reabsorb glucose. Consequently, glucose will present in the urine.
Glucose is a solute that draws water into the urine by osmosis. So, high blood sugar levels causes a person with Diabetes to produce a high quantity of glucose-containing urine, or polyguria.
To have a good management of polyuria, people with Diabetes need to monitor the blood sugar levels closely within the target range. Besides, it is important to follow a proper diet and do moderate physical exercise. If you still need any help on treatment, consult our online experts.
High Risk of FSGS Relapse after A Kidney Transplant
"It is my daughter Joan, she is 23 years old that has the FSGS disease from
2008 and she had transplant done on November 30, 2011. But, the doctor said
after two days of transplant that the FSGS is back. Her creatinine is 220 right
now and she is doing plasma exchange three times a week. Is there anyway that
can help us get rid of the disease?"
FSGS is one of the major primary kidney diseases that cause end stage renal disease requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. A major problem of patients with this disease receiving a transplant is a very high risk for relapse of FSGS leading to loss of the transplanted organ.
Though the mortality rate associated with ESRD can be partially improved by kidney transplant, lots of patients with FSGS tend to lose the transplanted organ due to the relapse of this disorder. Actually, relapse rates as high as 80% has been reported.
Characteristics of FSGS include:
▪ There are some scars on the kidney, but only some glomeruli become scared.
▪ Urine Protein is the common presentation.
▪ In most cases, patients will develop into Renal Failure in 5~20 years. However, for those with serious illness condition, this period only need 2~3 years.
Is there any way to get rid of FSGS?
As a kind of immune disease, it is mediated by immune cells. The infiltration T cells in the glomeruli attack the renal intrinsic cells directly or damage the epithelial cells by releasing vascular permeability factors.
The immune disorder will lead to over reaction of immune system. The immune complex will stay in the blood circulation and deposit on other organs. Massive depositions of immune complexes on the glomerular basement membrane will lead to the proliferation and swelling of mesangial cells, thus impairing the glomeruli filtrating barrier.
To get rid of this disease, patients with FSGS need to control the excessive immune reaction. Moreover, removing the immune complex and restoring the kidney function can help us avoid the relapse.
FSGS is one of the major primary kidney diseases that cause end stage renal disease requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. A major problem of patients with this disease receiving a transplant is a very high risk for relapse of FSGS leading to loss of the transplanted organ.
Though the mortality rate associated with ESRD can be partially improved by kidney transplant, lots of patients with FSGS tend to lose the transplanted organ due to the relapse of this disorder. Actually, relapse rates as high as 80% has been reported.
Characteristics of FSGS include:
▪ There are some scars on the kidney, but only some glomeruli become scared.
▪ Urine Protein is the common presentation.
▪ In most cases, patients will develop into Renal Failure in 5~20 years. However, for those with serious illness condition, this period only need 2~3 years.
Is there any way to get rid of FSGS?
As a kind of immune disease, it is mediated by immune cells. The infiltration T cells in the glomeruli attack the renal intrinsic cells directly or damage the epithelial cells by releasing vascular permeability factors.
The immune disorder will lead to over reaction of immune system. The immune complex will stay in the blood circulation and deposit on other organs. Massive depositions of immune complexes on the glomerular basement membrane will lead to the proliferation and swelling of mesangial cells, thus impairing the glomeruli filtrating barrier.
To get rid of this disease, patients with FSGS need to control the excessive immune reaction. Moreover, removing the immune complex and restoring the kidney function can help us avoid the relapse.
Excessive Fatigue in Diabetic Kidney Disease
An excessive amount of glucose, or blood sugar in Diabetes can damage the
membrane and lead to elevated blood pressure. This increase of blood pressure
causes the kidneys to filter too much blood, overworking and damaging the
nephrons - functional units of the kidneys. This condition is known as Diabetic
Kidney Disease. The kidneys' inability to function properly may lead to the
presence of symptoms. Here, we mainly talk about excessive fatigue in Diabetic Nephropathy.
Symptoms of this disorder usually do not appear until 80 percent of the kidneys have been damaged. When they do appear, symptoms often include excessive fatigue. It is an abnormal level of tiredness, and patients will feel tired from time to time. What are the causes?
Nephrons act as the functional units of the kidney, which consist of a capillary network called glomeruli. Glomeruli filter waste products from the blood, control blood pressure, regulate electrolytes, secrete hormones like erythropoietin (EPO), and produce urine.
Symptoms such as excessive fatigue may be related to the kidneys' inability to effectively regulate the production of red blood cells, thus leading to anemia. Anemia is diagnosed based on the blood test result of decreased red blood cells count.
The kidneys release a hormone, EPO, to stimulate bone marrow's production of red blood cells. Due to the presence of Diabetic Kidney Disease, the kidneys produce less EPO, causing a decrease of red blood cell production.
Red blood cells consist a protein, hemoglobin, which can bind oxygen and carried it to the body's cells. With a decreased number of red blood cells, people have less capacity to take oxygen from the lungs and deliver it to the heart and muscles, so patients have less energy to perform the usual activities.
In general, Diabetic Kidney Disease patients with severe damage of kidney function will experience excessive fatigue. Recognizing the cause of the symptom, we can take corresponding treatment to block further kidney damage and improve renal function. Then, we can solve this problem fundamentally.
Symptoms of this disorder usually do not appear until 80 percent of the kidneys have been damaged. When they do appear, symptoms often include excessive fatigue. It is an abnormal level of tiredness, and patients will feel tired from time to time. What are the causes?
Nephrons act as the functional units of the kidney, which consist of a capillary network called glomeruli. Glomeruli filter waste products from the blood, control blood pressure, regulate electrolytes, secrete hormones like erythropoietin (EPO), and produce urine.
Symptoms such as excessive fatigue may be related to the kidneys' inability to effectively regulate the production of red blood cells, thus leading to anemia. Anemia is diagnosed based on the blood test result of decreased red blood cells count.
The kidneys release a hormone, EPO, to stimulate bone marrow's production of red blood cells. Due to the presence of Diabetic Kidney Disease, the kidneys produce less EPO, causing a decrease of red blood cell production.
Red blood cells consist a protein, hemoglobin, which can bind oxygen and carried it to the body's cells. With a decreased number of red blood cells, people have less capacity to take oxygen from the lungs and deliver it to the heart and muscles, so patients have less energy to perform the usual activities.
In general, Diabetic Kidney Disease patients with severe damage of kidney function will experience excessive fatigue. Recognizing the cause of the symptom, we can take corresponding treatment to block further kidney damage and improve renal function. Then, we can solve this problem fundamentally.
2015年5月24日星期日
How to Repair Damaged Kidney in CKD Stage 3
A person with CKD stage 3 has moderated kidney damage.In this
stage,the early symptoms of kidney disease start to appear including high blood
pressure,edema,anemia and so on.How to repair kidney damage in CKD stage 3?
Kidney damage in CKD stage 3
As outside harmful substances attack our body,immune system will be initiated and defeat them so we will return to normal condition.However,when the patients’ immune system can not function properly,it will fail to protect the body.When foreign harmful substances attack kidneys,the immune system will be initiated and a lot of inflammatory factors will collect in kidney.However,as the immune system fails to function normally, the immune response can not cease.More and more inflammatory factors accumulate in the kidney,thus resulting in abnormal inflammation in kidneys.The uncontrolled inflammation can impair kidney structure and cause kidney damage in CKD stage 3.
How to repair kidney damage in CKD stage 3?
The first treatment step is to clear up the harmful substances in bloodstream. If so, it will stop them from attacking kidney tissues.
The second treatment step is to control the inflammation in kidneys.If the abnormal immune response can be suppressed,no more immune damage to kidneys will occur.
The third step is to restore the impaired kidney tissues.If the impaired kidney tissues can be restored and regenerated, kidney damage will be repaired in CKD stage 3.
To achieve the above treatment goals,Blood Pollution Therapy is an effective treatment to repair kidney damage in CKD stage 3.
Blood Pollution Therapy is not a specific treatment,but a complete treatment system.The whole treatment process is composed of three treatment steps.The three treatment steps can clear up the metabolic toxins and wastes from body and improve renal function by repairing the kidney damage in CKD stage 3.
Kidney damage in CKD stage 3
As outside harmful substances attack our body,immune system will be initiated and defeat them so we will return to normal condition.However,when the patients’ immune system can not function properly,it will fail to protect the body.When foreign harmful substances attack kidneys,the immune system will be initiated and a lot of inflammatory factors will collect in kidney.However,as the immune system fails to function normally, the immune response can not cease.More and more inflammatory factors accumulate in the kidney,thus resulting in abnormal inflammation in kidneys.The uncontrolled inflammation can impair kidney structure and cause kidney damage in CKD stage 3.
How to repair kidney damage in CKD stage 3?
The first treatment step is to clear up the harmful substances in bloodstream. If so, it will stop them from attacking kidney tissues.
The second treatment step is to control the inflammation in kidneys.If the abnormal immune response can be suppressed,no more immune damage to kidneys will occur.
The third step is to restore the impaired kidney tissues.If the impaired kidney tissues can be restored and regenerated, kidney damage will be repaired in CKD stage 3.
To achieve the above treatment goals,Blood Pollution Therapy is an effective treatment to repair kidney damage in CKD stage 3.
Blood Pollution Therapy is not a specific treatment,but a complete treatment system.The whole treatment process is composed of three treatment steps.The three treatment steps can clear up the metabolic toxins and wastes from body and improve renal function by repairing the kidney damage in CKD stage 3.
How to Reverse CKD Stage 3
A person with CKD stage 3 has moderated kidney damage with the GFR
of 30~59ml/min.As kidneys become impaired,a host of symptoms will appear.How to
reverse CKD stage 3?
Chinese medicine
Chinese medicine was irritated from ancient China and has thousands years of history.It has been applied to treat a large number of aliments up to now.Nowadays,Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular and has been accepted by more and more people all around the world.
Chinese medicine is a nonspecific treatment,but a complete treatment system including Chinese herbal medicine,Medicated Bath,acupuncture,massage and so on.Chinese medicine has showed enormous treatment effect in treating kidney disease.
Reverse CKD stage 3 with Chinese medicine
In CKD stage 3,kidneys are impaired moderately.In some cases,the kidney damage can be reversed so renal function will be improved.
To reverse CKD stage 3,more than one kind of treatment modality will be involved the whole treatment process,as follows:
Medicated Bath is an externally applied therapy,in which different kinds of herbs are used based on the patient’s condition.Skin is an important excretory organ in body.When the pores on skin open in the medicated bath,the waste products will be filtered out of the pores.Thereby,it can lower the levels of waste products in body,thus relieving the associated complications like swelling,nausea,vomiting etc.
Some Chinese herbal medicines play a vital role in treating CKD stage 3.The herbal medicines like plantain herb, cordyceps sinensis, rheum officinale are tonic to kidneys and can stimulate the self-healing and self-regeneration of impaired kidney tissues,thus bringing about renal function improvement.
In addition,massage,acupuncture and other types of Chinese medicine will also be involved in treating CKD stage 3. These treatments play a vital role in relieving symptoms and enhancing renal function.
The above types of Chinese medicine can work together to reverse CKD stage 3. Thereby, the condition will stop progressing fundamentally.
Chinese medicine
Chinese medicine was irritated from ancient China and has thousands years of history.It has been applied to treat a large number of aliments up to now.Nowadays,Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular and has been accepted by more and more people all around the world.
Chinese medicine is a nonspecific treatment,but a complete treatment system including Chinese herbal medicine,Medicated Bath,acupuncture,massage and so on.Chinese medicine has showed enormous treatment effect in treating kidney disease.
Reverse CKD stage 3 with Chinese medicine
In CKD stage 3,kidneys are impaired moderately.In some cases,the kidney damage can be reversed so renal function will be improved.
To reverse CKD stage 3,more than one kind of treatment modality will be involved the whole treatment process,as follows:
Medicated Bath is an externally applied therapy,in which different kinds of herbs are used based on the patient’s condition.Skin is an important excretory organ in body.When the pores on skin open in the medicated bath,the waste products will be filtered out of the pores.Thereby,it can lower the levels of waste products in body,thus relieving the associated complications like swelling,nausea,vomiting etc.
Some Chinese herbal medicines play a vital role in treating CKD stage 3.The herbal medicines like plantain herb, cordyceps sinensis, rheum officinale are tonic to kidneys and can stimulate the self-healing and self-regeneration of impaired kidney tissues,thus bringing about renal function improvement.
In addition,massage,acupuncture and other types of Chinese medicine will also be involved in treating CKD stage 3. These treatments play a vital role in relieving symptoms and enhancing renal function.
The above types of Chinese medicine can work together to reverse CKD stage 3. Thereby, the condition will stop progressing fundamentally.
2015年5月23日星期六
Could Kidney Failure Cause Nocturia/Excessive Urination at Night
Nocturia, or excessive urination at night, is often the symptom of an
underlying medical condition. This condition can be quite bothersome. Generally,
people can sleep 6 to 8 hours without feeling the need to pass urine. But, in
case of people suffering from nocturia, the need to urinate is more frequent.
Could Kidney Failure cause this problem?
Healthy kidneys filter the blood by removing waste products and excreting excess body water. Hence, kidney function can affect the healthy of the whole body.
Kidney Failure happens when the kidneys are not able to remove wastes from the body. Due to the reduced ability of the kidney to form concentrated urine during the night, impaired kidney function can lead to the need to void several times during the night.
The other terms referring to nocturia are nycturia and nighttime urination. Due to excessive urination at night, a person's "body clock" is altered, so this is a debilitating problem. Some negative effects of this condition include fatigue and feeling cold during the daytime. Moreover, dehydration and imbalance of body fluid may occur because of significant loss of fluid and electrolytes.
How to treat nocturia/excessive urination at night caused by Kidney Failure?
1. Modify daily behavioral changes. Limit the amount of liquid intake after a certain hour. Elevate leg at bedtime. Take naps in the late morning to mid afternoon.
2. Take medications to regulate the urine production and reduce the amount accumulated at night.
3. Receive traditional Chinese medicine treatment like acupuncture, as a more holistic alternative.
If you or your beloved one is diagnosed with Kidney Failure, we're here to help.
Healthy kidneys filter the blood by removing waste products and excreting excess body water. Hence, kidney function can affect the healthy of the whole body.
Kidney Failure happens when the kidneys are not able to remove wastes from the body. Due to the reduced ability of the kidney to form concentrated urine during the night, impaired kidney function can lead to the need to void several times during the night.
The other terms referring to nocturia are nycturia and nighttime urination. Due to excessive urination at night, a person's "body clock" is altered, so this is a debilitating problem. Some negative effects of this condition include fatigue and feeling cold during the daytime. Moreover, dehydration and imbalance of body fluid may occur because of significant loss of fluid and electrolytes.
How to treat nocturia/excessive urination at night caused by Kidney Failure?
1. Modify daily behavioral changes. Limit the amount of liquid intake after a certain hour. Elevate leg at bedtime. Take naps in the late morning to mid afternoon.
2. Take medications to regulate the urine production and reduce the amount accumulated at night.
3. Receive traditional Chinese medicine treatment like acupuncture, as a more holistic alternative.
If you or your beloved one is diagnosed with Kidney Failure, we're here to help.
Why do IgA Nephritis Patients Wake up with Swollen Hands and Face
Swollen hands and face could occur due to a number of reasons, but the most
common reason is because of fluid retention in the affected part. The most
common places for swelling are the hands, feet, arms, legs and ankles, etc. Why
do people with IgA Nephritis experience swelling of the hands and face?
IgA Nephropathy is a silent disease that may go undetected for years, but the onset is often before the age of 40. It is caused by deposits of the protein immunoglobulin A (IgA) inside the glomeruli(tiny blood vessels, or capillaries) within the kidneys.
The glomeruli normally filter waste products and excessive fluid from the blood stream and send them to the bladder as urine. However, IgA deposits prevent this filtering process, leading to excessive fluid's trapped in the body's tissues.
Due to capillary damage or increased pressure, tiny blood vessels leak fluid into the surrounding tissue, the area will begin to become swollen.
Leaking capillaries will cause the kidneys to collect higher than normal amount of salt and water in order to compensate for the capillary fluid loss. As a result, there is increased blood circulation in the body. In turn, even more capillary leak into the around tissue, causing additional swelling- a vicious circle.
The condition is more serious if the swollen hands and face are coupled with a shortness of breath, unexplained weight gain or nausea. Any of these signs, combined with swelling of the hands and face, are a signal that IgA Nephritis has progressed to advanced stages.
To alleviate the swollen hands and face, reducing the salt consumption and having enough rest during the day are necessary. If the problem persists, IgA Nephritis patients need to seek for medical treatment as early as possible. Or, you can consult our online experts for free help.
IgA Nephropathy is a silent disease that may go undetected for years, but the onset is often before the age of 40. It is caused by deposits of the protein immunoglobulin A (IgA) inside the glomeruli(tiny blood vessels, or capillaries) within the kidneys.
The glomeruli normally filter waste products and excessive fluid from the blood stream and send them to the bladder as urine. However, IgA deposits prevent this filtering process, leading to excessive fluid's trapped in the body's tissues.
Due to capillary damage or increased pressure, tiny blood vessels leak fluid into the surrounding tissue, the area will begin to become swollen.
Leaking capillaries will cause the kidneys to collect higher than normal amount of salt and water in order to compensate for the capillary fluid loss. As a result, there is increased blood circulation in the body. In turn, even more capillary leak into the around tissue, causing additional swelling- a vicious circle.
The condition is more serious if the swollen hands and face are coupled with a shortness of breath, unexplained weight gain or nausea. Any of these signs, combined with swelling of the hands and face, are a signal that IgA Nephritis has progressed to advanced stages.
To alleviate the swollen hands and face, reducing the salt consumption and having enough rest during the day are necessary. If the problem persists, IgA Nephritis patients need to seek for medical treatment as early as possible. Or, you can consult our online experts for free help.
Can PKD Lead to Constipation
Constipation is defined as having less than three bowel movements a week. The
stools are usually dry, small, hard and difficult to expel. People with this
problem often feel bloated, full and have painful bowel movements. Can PKD cause
constipation?
Individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease have multiple cysts grow in the kidneys. A cyst is a small fluid-filled circular ball. They vary is size from a pinhead to a table tennis ball (2cm). Each cyst is a ballooning up of tiny tubes that are normally found in the kidneys. Ultimately, the kidneys may become very enlarged and the cysts take over the healthy kidney tissue. When this happens, the kidney can't continue to function and complications rapidly follow.
A complication of PKD is diverticulae in which the large bowel can develop outpouchings in the wall. They can result in variation in bowel habit with discomfort, such as constipation and diarrhoea. What can you do to deal with the condition?
▪ Increase the daily intake of fiber. High-fiber foods include fruit, and vegetables, etc. The specific amount varies with different illness condition. You can consult our online experts for an exact answer.
▪ Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar.
▪ Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water.
▪ Get regular exercise by going for a daily walk or run.
▪ Go when you feel the urge. The bowels send signals when a stool need to pass. If a person ignore the signal, the urge will go away and the stool will finally become dry and difficult to pass.
Since the gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea occur from compression by the enlarged kidneys, patients with PKD should take prompt treatment to stop the growth of the cysts and shrink them in size gradually. If the underlying problem is solved, the symptoms will disappear naturally.
Individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease have multiple cysts grow in the kidneys. A cyst is a small fluid-filled circular ball. They vary is size from a pinhead to a table tennis ball (2cm). Each cyst is a ballooning up of tiny tubes that are normally found in the kidneys. Ultimately, the kidneys may become very enlarged and the cysts take over the healthy kidney tissue. When this happens, the kidney can't continue to function and complications rapidly follow.
A complication of PKD is diverticulae in which the large bowel can develop outpouchings in the wall. They can result in variation in bowel habit with discomfort, such as constipation and diarrhoea. What can you do to deal with the condition?
▪ Increase the daily intake of fiber. High-fiber foods include fruit, and vegetables, etc. The specific amount varies with different illness condition. You can consult our online experts for an exact answer.
▪ Avoid foods that are high in fat and sugar.
▪ Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of water.
▪ Get regular exercise by going for a daily walk or run.
▪ Go when you feel the urge. The bowels send signals when a stool need to pass. If a person ignore the signal, the urge will go away and the stool will finally become dry and difficult to pass.
Since the gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea occur from compression by the enlarged kidneys, patients with PKD should take prompt treatment to stop the growth of the cysts and shrink them in size gradually. If the underlying problem is solved, the symptoms will disappear naturally.
2015年5月21日星期四
Why does a Low Albumin Level Cause Edema
Albumin is a protein that makes up a large proportion of blood plasma. It
transports fat, hormones and other materials throughout the body, and helps
regulate the movement of fluid into and out of body tissues, so it is necessary
for maintenance of the body. Some people have a low albumin level may present
edema.
The normal value of albumin may vary with different laboratory running the test. Most labs consider about 3.5~5 grams per deciliter to be normal.
Edema is a condition that fluid remains in the interstitial fluid instead of returning to the capillaries, leading to swelling.
Transport of fluid is associated with hydrostatic pressure and oncotic (osmotic) pressure.
Hydrostatic pressure tends to push fluid out of capillaries while ontotic (osmotic) pressure restrains fluid within the capillaries.
Osmotic pressure is based on the concentration of albumin in the plasma protein.
With an insufficient plasma concentrations of protein like albumin, there is a low solute (protein) concentration in the blood and a high "water" concentration.
Osmosis refers to the movement of water from high water concentration to low water concentration. Therefore, in case of low albumin levels, the protein concentration is low (high water concentration), and the osmotic pressure will be very low. Fluid in the interstitium (tissue) will not return to the capillaries as normal.
And this is the causes of edema.
Recently, study shows that low albumin level is highly related to the disease state. Listen to the physician's advice. If the cause is due to disease, it may be recommended to eat a balanced diet with adequate protein. Kidney diseases or disorders like glomerulonephritis can also be the reason, as protein get lost from the body through urine, leading to decreased protein levels. So, treatment for restoring the renal function is necessary.
The normal value of albumin may vary with different laboratory running the test. Most labs consider about 3.5~5 grams per deciliter to be normal.
Edema is a condition that fluid remains in the interstitial fluid instead of returning to the capillaries, leading to swelling.
Transport of fluid is associated with hydrostatic pressure and oncotic (osmotic) pressure.
Hydrostatic pressure tends to push fluid out of capillaries while ontotic (osmotic) pressure restrains fluid within the capillaries.
Osmotic pressure is based on the concentration of albumin in the plasma protein.
With an insufficient plasma concentrations of protein like albumin, there is a low solute (protein) concentration in the blood and a high "water" concentration.
Osmosis refers to the movement of water from high water concentration to low water concentration. Therefore, in case of low albumin levels, the protein concentration is low (high water concentration), and the osmotic pressure will be very low. Fluid in the interstitium (tissue) will not return to the capillaries as normal.
And this is the causes of edema.
Recently, study shows that low albumin level is highly related to the disease state. Listen to the physician's advice. If the cause is due to disease, it may be recommended to eat a balanced diet with adequate protein. Kidney diseases or disorders like glomerulonephritis can also be the reason, as protein get lost from the body through urine, leading to decreased protein levels. So, treatment for restoring the renal function is necessary.
Is It Possible to Avoid Dialysis with Creatinine Level 2
Creatinine is a waste product that forms when creatine is broken down. The
kidneys are responsible for eliminating this waste product from the body, so
serum creatinine levels are an important indicator of renal function. When the
kidneys fail to function adequately, as with kidney disease, the levels will
become elevated.
Testing
A serum creatinine test is performed to measure the amount of this substance in the blood. People with Diabetes and kidney disease must check it regularly. Besides, the levels can also be checked with a random urine test and a 24-hour urine collection.
Normal values
The values for this test is measured in milligrams per deciliter, written as mg/dL. In generally, female's normal levels are 0.5~1.1 mg/dL, while normal values for men are 0.6~1.2 mg/dL.
A person with creatinine level 2 may be affected by CKD Stage 2. In this stage, patients have kidney damage with a mild decrease in the GFR of 60~89 ml/min. Most people in this condition may experience no symptoms.
With prompt treatment, the kidney damage can be reversed and patients can recover from the disease, without further request for dialysis.
How to repair the damaged kidneys and restore the renal function?
According to the latest research, the renowned kidney experts in our hospital have find that most of kidney diseases (>95%) occurs due to abnormal immune system or immune dysfunction. Excessive immune reaction can cause gradual decline of kidney function.
Currently, the newest therapy for kidney disease is known as Immunotherapy, which is created by the nation's top nephrologists in our hospital. This treatment has been successfully used in clinical to help patients with Chronic Kidney Disease to reverse the disease and avoid dialysis or a kidney transplant.
As one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospitals around the world, Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital can guarantee patients the most successful chance of recovery.
Testing
A serum creatinine test is performed to measure the amount of this substance in the blood. People with Diabetes and kidney disease must check it regularly. Besides, the levels can also be checked with a random urine test and a 24-hour urine collection.
Normal values
The values for this test is measured in milligrams per deciliter, written as mg/dL. In generally, female's normal levels are 0.5~1.1 mg/dL, while normal values for men are 0.6~1.2 mg/dL.
A person with creatinine level 2 may be affected by CKD Stage 2. In this stage, patients have kidney damage with a mild decrease in the GFR of 60~89 ml/min. Most people in this condition may experience no symptoms.
With prompt treatment, the kidney damage can be reversed and patients can recover from the disease, without further request for dialysis.
How to repair the damaged kidneys and restore the renal function?
According to the latest research, the renowned kidney experts in our hospital have find that most of kidney diseases (>95%) occurs due to abnormal immune system or immune dysfunction. Excessive immune reaction can cause gradual decline of kidney function.
Currently, the newest therapy for kidney disease is known as Immunotherapy, which is created by the nation's top nephrologists in our hospital. This treatment has been successfully used in clinical to help patients with Chronic Kidney Disease to reverse the disease and avoid dialysis or a kidney transplant.
As one of the largest kidney disease specialized hospitals around the world, Shijiazhuang Kidney Disease Hospital can guarantee patients the most successful chance of recovery.
How to Prevent the Relapse of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome is a common childhood illness featured by massive
proteinuria, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia and edema. NS is a disease of
relapse and it is a major problem to manage the cases with frequent relapse. So
it is very important to take measures to prevent the relapse of Pediatric
Nephrotic Syndrome.
What is a relapse of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome?
This is shown by a recurrence of Urine Protein for at least 7 days. Untreated, oedema will occur later. Daily testing can help us detect the recurrence before oedema develops. Many relapses appear due to a cold.
Generally, relapses occur in 75 percent of children with NS, particular in the first 2 years. This can be caused due to lowered dose of medicines or the treatment has been stopped.
How to prevent the relapse of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome?
Firstly, adopt the combined therapy of Chinese - Western medicine.
Western medicine can relieve the symptoms which can solve the problem of low effect of Chinese prescription. In addition, Chinese herbal remedy, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, is applied to block kidney damage, improve the supply of blood and oxygen to the damaged renal cells, reduce further impairment of renal cells.
Moreover, Immunotherapy is applied to regenerate new healthy cells to replace the necrotic one so as to restore the renal function. The whole immune system is rebuilt, and the disease is not easy to recur.
Secondly, arrange a proper diet, and avoid crapulence in cold food.
Follow the dietary principles given be the doctor. Watch out for your child's addicted to ice cream or other cold foods. All of them will trigger gastrointestinal disorder, diarrhea and enteritis. These condition will induce the relapse of the NS.
Finally, have enough rest.
Enough rest is of great importance for enhancing the strength, improving the body's immune ability against germs like virus or bacteria.
What is a relapse of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome?
This is shown by a recurrence of Urine Protein for at least 7 days. Untreated, oedema will occur later. Daily testing can help us detect the recurrence before oedema develops. Many relapses appear due to a cold.
Generally, relapses occur in 75 percent of children with NS, particular in the first 2 years. This can be caused due to lowered dose of medicines or the treatment has been stopped.
How to prevent the relapse of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome?
Firstly, adopt the combined therapy of Chinese - Western medicine.
Western medicine can relieve the symptoms which can solve the problem of low effect of Chinese prescription. In addition, Chinese herbal remedy, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, is applied to block kidney damage, improve the supply of blood and oxygen to the damaged renal cells, reduce further impairment of renal cells.
Moreover, Immunotherapy is applied to regenerate new healthy cells to replace the necrotic one so as to restore the renal function. The whole immune system is rebuilt, and the disease is not easy to recur.
Secondly, arrange a proper diet, and avoid crapulence in cold food.
Follow the dietary principles given be the doctor. Watch out for your child's addicted to ice cream or other cold foods. All of them will trigger gastrointestinal disorder, diarrhea and enteritis. These condition will induce the relapse of the NS.
Finally, have enough rest.
Enough rest is of great importance for enhancing the strength, improving the body's immune ability against germs like virus or bacteria.
2015年5月20日星期三
Can I Get Pregnant with FSGS
"I'm 29 yrs old. I was diagnosed with FSGS in 2006 and may renal function
right now is 23 percent. I have been married for almost a year, and we starting
to think about children. I was wondering can I get pregnant with the disease.
I'm in need of some advice on whether or not I should give birth to a
child."
For a person with FSGS kidney disease, questions about sexuality are often intertwined with questions about pregnancy. Can a woman with the disease have a child?
People with FSGS can expect to give birth to a healthy baby if the disease has been clinically cured and the condition remains stable for 2 years. However, if the illness is not controlled well, pregnancy may exacerbate FSGS.
Kidney problems and renal disease can result in the following risk factors in pregnancy:
▪ Hypertension or high blood pressure;
▪ Higher rate and risk of urinary tract infections;
▪ Pre-eclampsia (fluid retention, high blood pressure and Urine Protein);
▪ Premature labor, or miscarriage;
▪ Decreased kidney function, or even acute renal failure.
Besides, FSGS may cause some pathological changes on the fetus in gestation period. The pregnant woman has great risk to have a macrosomia. The baby may develop serious problems include low blood sugar, hypocalcemia, difficulty breath, congenital abnormal nervous system, and cardiovascular system, etc. Childbirth can also be especially risky and challenging for women with FSGS.
The added strain of pregnancy can be challenging for a person with FSGS. The heart and body have to work harder to function and provide for both the mother and the infant. It is recommended to discuss the risks and health issues prior to becoming pregnant with a doctor or nephrologist. Or, you can consult our online experts for free help.
For a person with FSGS kidney disease, questions about sexuality are often intertwined with questions about pregnancy. Can a woman with the disease have a child?
People with FSGS can expect to give birth to a healthy baby if the disease has been clinically cured and the condition remains stable for 2 years. However, if the illness is not controlled well, pregnancy may exacerbate FSGS.
Kidney problems and renal disease can result in the following risk factors in pregnancy:
▪ Hypertension or high blood pressure;
▪ Higher rate and risk of urinary tract infections;
▪ Pre-eclampsia (fluid retention, high blood pressure and Urine Protein);
▪ Premature labor, or miscarriage;
▪ Decreased kidney function, or even acute renal failure.
Besides, FSGS may cause some pathological changes on the fetus in gestation period. The pregnant woman has great risk to have a macrosomia. The baby may develop serious problems include low blood sugar, hypocalcemia, difficulty breath, congenital abnormal nervous system, and cardiovascular system, etc. Childbirth can also be especially risky and challenging for women with FSGS.
The added strain of pregnancy can be challenging for a person with FSGS. The heart and body have to work harder to function and provide for both the mother and the infant. It is recommended to discuss the risks and health issues prior to becoming pregnant with a doctor or nephrologist. Or, you can consult our online experts for free help.
Loss of Appetite in Chronic Kidney Failure
A loss of appetite can occur from a variety of reasons, and once the
underlying cause has been discovered, steps can be taken to eliminate the cause
and restore the appetite. Individuals with Chronic Kidney Failure often
experience this problem.
Appetite loss is also referred to as a food aversion or anorexia, involving decreased appetite, hunger or desire to eat. This condition may often be accompanied by fatigue, feelings of listlessness, depression, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Chronic Kidney Failure, also known as chronic kidney disease, can cause loss of appetite due to gradual decline of kidney function.
When the kidneys are healthy, they keep the body and blood clean by filtering and eliminating waste products, electrolytes and fluids. If the kidneys fail over time in kidney failure, their ability to perform this function significantly decreases, causing dangerous high levels of fluid and wastes to build up in the body. In this condition, people with Chronic Kidney Failure will suffer from decreased appetite.
Besides, other common signs and symptoms associated with Chronic Renal Failure include unintentional weight loss, decreased urine output, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, difficulty in sleep, reduced mental sharpness, muscle cramps/twitches, ankle and feet swelling and itchy skin.
What are the treatments for loss of appetite?
▪ Limit the intake of fluid, as fluid intake can fill us up and reduce the appetite from solid food. Patients need to restrict the water intake during and between meals.
▪ Eat in a pleasant environment, as a pleasant eating environment can enhance relaxation and improve one's appetite and eating habits.
▪ The most important treatment is to block further decline of kidney damage, protect the remaining renal function, repair the damaged kidneys, and regulate the immune system. The latest Immunotherapy can help us achieve these goals and eliminate the symptom of appetite loss.
Appetite loss is also referred to as a food aversion or anorexia, involving decreased appetite, hunger or desire to eat. This condition may often be accompanied by fatigue, feelings of listlessness, depression, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Chronic Kidney Failure, also known as chronic kidney disease, can cause loss of appetite due to gradual decline of kidney function.
When the kidneys are healthy, they keep the body and blood clean by filtering and eliminating waste products, electrolytes and fluids. If the kidneys fail over time in kidney failure, their ability to perform this function significantly decreases, causing dangerous high levels of fluid and wastes to build up in the body. In this condition, people with Chronic Kidney Failure will suffer from decreased appetite.
Besides, other common signs and symptoms associated with Chronic Renal Failure include unintentional weight loss, decreased urine output, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, difficulty in sleep, reduced mental sharpness, muscle cramps/twitches, ankle and feet swelling and itchy skin.
What are the treatments for loss of appetite?
▪ Limit the intake of fluid, as fluid intake can fill us up and reduce the appetite from solid food. Patients need to restrict the water intake during and between meals.
▪ Eat in a pleasant environment, as a pleasant eating environment can enhance relaxation and improve one's appetite and eating habits.
▪ The most important treatment is to block further decline of kidney damage, protect the remaining renal function, repair the damaged kidneys, and regulate the immune system. The latest Immunotherapy can help us achieve these goals and eliminate the symptom of appetite loss.
Natural Treatment for Left Face Swelling on Type Ⅱ Diabetes
Facial swelling is something that can be very embarrassing and unpleasant. It
may occur due to many reasons. Here, we will look at the cause of left face
swelling on TypeⅡ Diabetes, and how you can go about eradicating the
effects.
Definition
Swelling refers to the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It occurs due to a buildup of fluid in the tissues. This can occur all over the body (generalized) or only in one part of the body, such as swelling of face, ankle, feet, leg, joint, abdomen, etc.
Cause
TypeⅡ Diabetes, once called non-insulin dependent diabetes is a chronic disease that there are high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Over time, the high blood sugar levels damage the millions of tiny filtering units within each kidney-nephrons. The kidneys are no longer able to remove waste products and maintain the level of fluid and salts that the body needs. Eventually, Renal Failure can be caused.
For people with TypeⅡ Diabetes, kidney problems may often occur without knowing it. Unchecked high blood sugar levels may slowly damage the kidneys. Initially, the only sign if high protein levels in the urine, but this has no symptoms. A person with left face swelling may suffer from severely damaged kidney function.
Natural remedy
* Talk to your doctor is you are taking any prescription medications. Some TypeⅡ Diabetes medications can cause water retention, which can present as facial swelling.
* Use an ice pack to the swollen cheek for a few minutes at a time, then give your skin a break and apply again.
* Reduce the intake of sodium that can cause fluid retention, causing a person to look bloated and swollen in the face area.
* To eliminate the symptoms, we need to find a fundamental solution to repair the damaged nephrons and restore the kidney function. A natural treatment, known as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, is a good choice.
Definition
Swelling refers to the enlargement of organs, skin, or other body parts. It occurs due to a buildup of fluid in the tissues. This can occur all over the body (generalized) or only in one part of the body, such as swelling of face, ankle, feet, leg, joint, abdomen, etc.
Cause
TypeⅡ Diabetes, once called non-insulin dependent diabetes is a chronic disease that there are high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Over time, the high blood sugar levels damage the millions of tiny filtering units within each kidney-nephrons. The kidneys are no longer able to remove waste products and maintain the level of fluid and salts that the body needs. Eventually, Renal Failure can be caused.
For people with TypeⅡ Diabetes, kidney problems may often occur without knowing it. Unchecked high blood sugar levels may slowly damage the kidneys. Initially, the only sign if high protein levels in the urine, but this has no symptoms. A person with left face swelling may suffer from severely damaged kidney function.
Natural remedy
* Talk to your doctor is you are taking any prescription medications. Some TypeⅡ Diabetes medications can cause water retention, which can present as facial swelling.
* Use an ice pack to the swollen cheek for a few minutes at a time, then give your skin a break and apply again.
* Reduce the intake of sodium that can cause fluid retention, causing a person to look bloated and swollen in the face area.
* To eliminate the symptoms, we need to find a fundamental solution to repair the damaged nephrons and restore the kidney function. A natural treatment, known as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, is a good choice.
2015年5月18日星期一
Natural Herbs that are Good for PKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease or PKD is a kidney disorder that involves numerous
cysts formed inside the kidneys, causing the kidneys to become enlarged. Western
medicine treatment focuses on controlling symptoms and preventing complications
rather than curing the cause of the problem. So the curative effects are not
satisfactory, and the disease often recurs. Here, we introduce better
alternative natural herbs for PKD, and hope it is helpful for all patients.
Uva Ursi
This herb has a long history of use for treating urinary conditions in both America and Europe. It acts as a diuretic and is widely used to treat urinary tract infections. Patients with PKD tends to be affected by frequent urinary tract infections, which can spread to the cysts in the kidneys. So prompt treatment is needed. In this case, 10 g of uva ursi leaf is typically used. Ask your doctor before using this herb.
Garlic
It is an herb that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Antioxidants contained in garlic help protect normal cells from damage due to free radicals. Garlic has antibacterial properties and can be used to help reduce high blood pressure, thus slow the development of PKD. Discuss with your doctor whether it is safe for you to consume it.
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is a kind of natural herbal remedy for a wide range of kidney diseases. As for PKD treatment, this therapy can take effects to improve the blood circulation of cysts wall, stop the growth of cysts and shrink them gradually, and speed up the process of kidney repair. Through eliminate the root cause of PKD, patients can have a better recovery.
▪ Chinese medicines are collected from herbal plants, so this remedy has no side effects on the body.
▪ Other than orally taken medicine or a surgery, this therapy is an external application. The whole process is just like a massage.
▪ There are more than 10 different formulas, and specific prescription is adopted based on personalized illness condition.
Uva Ursi
This herb has a long history of use for treating urinary conditions in both America and Europe. It acts as a diuretic and is widely used to treat urinary tract infections. Patients with PKD tends to be affected by frequent urinary tract infections, which can spread to the cysts in the kidneys. So prompt treatment is needed. In this case, 10 g of uva ursi leaf is typically used. Ask your doctor before using this herb.
Garlic
It is an herb that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Antioxidants contained in garlic help protect normal cells from damage due to free radicals. Garlic has antibacterial properties and can be used to help reduce high blood pressure, thus slow the development of PKD. Discuss with your doctor whether it is safe for you to consume it.
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is a kind of natural herbal remedy for a wide range of kidney diseases. As for PKD treatment, this therapy can take effects to improve the blood circulation of cysts wall, stop the growth of cysts and shrink them gradually, and speed up the process of kidney repair. Through eliminate the root cause of PKD, patients can have a better recovery.
▪ Chinese medicines are collected from herbal plants, so this remedy has no side effects on the body.
▪ Other than orally taken medicine or a surgery, this therapy is an external application. The whole process is just like a massage.
▪ There are more than 10 different formulas, and specific prescription is adopted based on personalized illness condition.
High Potassium Foods to Avoid with Kidney Failure
Individuals who are in Kidney Failure have to make alternations in their
daily meals to prevent health problems. Foods that supply high levels of
potassium should be limited or eliminated from the daily diet. The best foods
typically have lower levels of potassium in order to protect the kidneys.
Kidney Failure
The kidneys are responsible for filtering out waste products and excess water. They can also measure chemicals such as sodium, phosphorus and potassium, releasing them back into the blood to return to the body. This intricate balance is vital to life. The kidneys also release important hormones such as erythropoietin, renin, etc.
Renal Failure is the inability of the kidneys to remove all of the wastes from the blood. Having a renal diet can help reduce the amount of waste made by the body, thereby improving renal function.
Potassium
It is a mineral that controls the function of nerve and muscle. Most important, it affects how steadily the heart beats. It can also help maintain the balance of fluid and electrolyte. Normally, kidneys promote a healthy blood potassium level. In Kidney Failure, the level can rise to a dangerous level as the failed kidneys cannot regulate it. Patients have risk to have an irregular heartbeat or heart attack. Therefore, they should avoid high potassium foods as below.
Fruits: bananas, oranges, melons, papayas, kiwis, prunes, mango, and cantaloupe.
Vegetables: tomatoes or tomato-based sauces and soups, white potatoes of any kind of form, sweet potatoes, spinach, and avocados.
Others: milk, yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, chocolate, dried peas and beans, turkey and salmon.
Lower-potassium options include apples and apple juice, cranberry juice, pineapples, cauliflower and broccoli.
Kidney Failure
The kidneys are responsible for filtering out waste products and excess water. They can also measure chemicals such as sodium, phosphorus and potassium, releasing them back into the blood to return to the body. This intricate balance is vital to life. The kidneys also release important hormones such as erythropoietin, renin, etc.
Renal Failure is the inability of the kidneys to remove all of the wastes from the blood. Having a renal diet can help reduce the amount of waste made by the body, thereby improving renal function.
Potassium
It is a mineral that controls the function of nerve and muscle. Most important, it affects how steadily the heart beats. It can also help maintain the balance of fluid and electrolyte. Normally, kidneys promote a healthy blood potassium level. In Kidney Failure, the level can rise to a dangerous level as the failed kidneys cannot regulate it. Patients have risk to have an irregular heartbeat or heart attack. Therefore, they should avoid high potassium foods as below.
Fruits: bananas, oranges, melons, papayas, kiwis, prunes, mango, and cantaloupe.
Vegetables: tomatoes or tomato-based sauces and soups, white potatoes of any kind of form, sweet potatoes, spinach, and avocados.
Others: milk, yogurt, nuts, peanut butter, chocolate, dried peas and beans, turkey and salmon.
Lower-potassium options include apples and apple juice, cranberry juice, pineapples, cauliflower and broccoli.
Alternative Herbal Treatment for Adult PCKD in China
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is the most common inherited cause of
chronic kidney disease. Patients with this disorder may suffer from flank or
abdominal pain, cystitis secondary to UTI, hematuria and headaches. These signs
often don't appear until adulthood, so this type of PKD is often called "Adult
PCKD". In China, an innovative herbal therapy has been created to treat this
disease naturally.
There is no proven treatment available in western countries that will prevent or delay the progression of Adult PCKD. Symptomatic treatments include:
▪ High blood pressure treatment. This seems very important in any type of kidney disease including Adult PCKD. It is necessary to start the treatment when the blood pressure rises to 140/80, with a target level of 130/80.
▪ Cyst drainage. This can be done with a needle. However, it cannot cure the condition. Even though one cyst is painful, there are hundreds of cysts in each kidney, and needling the one causing the problem is very difficult.
▪ Kidney removal operation. In severe cases, especially when there is serious infection, the whole enlarged kidney may be removed at an operation. This is not a minor surgery.
Natural therapy for Adult PCKD in China: Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is an external application which can help us get the following treatment effects:
1. Stop the inflammation in the kidneys and block the process of renal fibrosis. Micro-Chinese Medicine has the function of anti-inflammation.
2. Reduce the cyst liquid and shrink the cyst so as to lower the pressure on the inherent cells and recover the its function.
After the microcirculation of the cyst walls is improved, the cyst liquid can be reabsorbed and discharged out through urine.
3. Repair the damaged inherent cells and provide necessary nutrtion for kidney repair. Once the kidney function is improved, the physical condition of patients with Adult PCKD will be greatly improved and they can live normal life like healthy people.
There is no proven treatment available in western countries that will prevent or delay the progression of Adult PCKD. Symptomatic treatments include:
▪ High blood pressure treatment. This seems very important in any type of kidney disease including Adult PCKD. It is necessary to start the treatment when the blood pressure rises to 140/80, with a target level of 130/80.
▪ Cyst drainage. This can be done with a needle. However, it cannot cure the condition. Even though one cyst is painful, there are hundreds of cysts in each kidney, and needling the one causing the problem is very difficult.
▪ Kidney removal operation. In severe cases, especially when there is serious infection, the whole enlarged kidney may be removed at an operation. This is not a minor surgery.
Natural therapy for Adult PCKD in China: Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is an external application which can help us get the following treatment effects:
1. Stop the inflammation in the kidneys and block the process of renal fibrosis. Micro-Chinese Medicine has the function of anti-inflammation.
2. Reduce the cyst liquid and shrink the cyst so as to lower the pressure on the inherent cells and recover the its function.
After the microcirculation of the cyst walls is improved, the cyst liquid can be reabsorbed and discharged out through urine.
3. Repair the damaged inherent cells and provide necessary nutrtion for kidney repair. Once the kidney function is improved, the physical condition of patients with Adult PCKD will be greatly improved and they can live normal life like healthy people.
2015年5月17日星期日
Should Diabetics with Kidney Disease Drink Diet Colas
Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease, and kidney disease
usually advances at a faster rate in diabetics, especially for those who have a
poor control of the illness. A healthy diet not only is essential in the
management of Diabetes, but it also plays a pivotal role in preserving renal
functions. While, should diabetics with kidney disease drink diet colas?
Diabetics with kidney disease
Renal disease is characterized by the gradual loss of renal function. Healthy kidneys can function to filter the blood and maintain the balance of electrolyte levels in the blood like potassium, phosphorus, sodium and maintain pH within normal ranges. Diabetic renal disease patients should restrict the intake of these nutritions in the daily diet.
In general, a person with Diabetes & kidney disease is recommended to restrict certain diet sodas or cut them out all together. Reasons are as below:
▪ These drinks contain phosphorus. Since the kidneys are damaged over time, they loss their filtering ability, so excessive phosphorus accumulated in the blood rather then being eliminated. High blood phosphorus can disrupt calcium absorption, causing bone loss. Deposits of calcium and phosphorus in the skin will lead to itchy skin, bone pain, and scaling.
▪ Diet sodas sweetened with acesulfame potassium can result in elevated potassium level in the blood, as the diseased kidneys are not able to filter certain minerals and electrolytes. In severe cases, irregular heart and even cardiac arrest can be caused.
Besides, Diabetes & kidney disease patients are recommended to choose foods as below:
Low-potassium foods: bagels, flour tortillas, noodles, fruit cocktail, graham crackers, lettuce, carrots and blueberries.
Low-phosphorus foods: apples, strawberries, grapes, unsweetened dry cereal, Cream of Wheat, and fat-free milk.
Diabetics with kidney disease
Renal disease is characterized by the gradual loss of renal function. Healthy kidneys can function to filter the blood and maintain the balance of electrolyte levels in the blood like potassium, phosphorus, sodium and maintain pH within normal ranges. Diabetic renal disease patients should restrict the intake of these nutritions in the daily diet.
In general, a person with Diabetes & kidney disease is recommended to restrict certain diet sodas or cut them out all together. Reasons are as below:
▪ These drinks contain phosphorus. Since the kidneys are damaged over time, they loss their filtering ability, so excessive phosphorus accumulated in the blood rather then being eliminated. High blood phosphorus can disrupt calcium absorption, causing bone loss. Deposits of calcium and phosphorus in the skin will lead to itchy skin, bone pain, and scaling.
▪ Diet sodas sweetened with acesulfame potassium can result in elevated potassium level in the blood, as the diseased kidneys are not able to filter certain minerals and electrolytes. In severe cases, irregular heart and even cardiac arrest can be caused.
Besides, Diabetes & kidney disease patients are recommended to choose foods as below:
Low-potassium foods: bagels, flour tortillas, noodles, fruit cocktail, graham crackers, lettuce, carrots and blueberries.
Low-phosphorus foods: apples, strawberries, grapes, unsweetened dry cereal, Cream of Wheat, and fat-free milk.
FSGS Kidney Disease and Weight Gain
FSGS Kidney Disease, or Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, is one type of
autoimmune disease. People with this disorder often show no symptoms unless
progressive damage to the kidneys severely interferes with their normal
function. There are certain symptoms that go along with development of FSGS, one
of which is weight gain.
What causes weight gain in FSGS Kidney Disease?
Normally, the kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood to remove waste products and produce urine. There are millions of tiny filtering units in the kidneys called glomeruli. The glomeruli's responsibility is to help filter out unnecessary or harmful substances from the body, while keep blood cells and other things like protein within the blood.
When someone has FSGS Kidney Disease due to immune dysfunction, some of the glomeruli become damaged and become scarred. In this case, they cannot work properly, and proteins can be released into the urine.
The kidney's leaking protein can lead to Nephrotic Syndrome. This leads to low protein levels in the blood, which means that fluid is shifted out of vessels into tissues. Consequently, this causes puffiness, particularly around the eyes, abdomen, feet and legs, and weight gain. In medical terms, this puffiness is called oedema.
Conventionally, steroids and immunosuppressive medicines are used to treat FSGS kidney disease. Under these treatments, patients' health may improve for a while, but many persons do not respond very well to the treatment. In other who respond, the symptoms often come back. This is called a relapse.
Over time, more and more parts of the glomeruli will become scarred, which affects the overall kidney function. Eventually, sufferers may develop into irreversible Renal Failure. More than 50% of people with the disease will develop Chronic Kidney Failure within 10 years.
In China, a new therapy known as Immunotherapy, has been developed and used in clinic to successfully stop the progression of FSGS Kidney Disease and restore the kidney function.
What causes weight gain in FSGS Kidney Disease?
Normally, the kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood to remove waste products and produce urine. There are millions of tiny filtering units in the kidneys called glomeruli. The glomeruli's responsibility is to help filter out unnecessary or harmful substances from the body, while keep blood cells and other things like protein within the blood.
When someone has FSGS Kidney Disease due to immune dysfunction, some of the glomeruli become damaged and become scarred. In this case, they cannot work properly, and proteins can be released into the urine.
The kidney's leaking protein can lead to Nephrotic Syndrome. This leads to low protein levels in the blood, which means that fluid is shifted out of vessels into tissues. Consequently, this causes puffiness, particularly around the eyes, abdomen, feet and legs, and weight gain. In medical terms, this puffiness is called oedema.
Conventionally, steroids and immunosuppressive medicines are used to treat FSGS kidney disease. Under these treatments, patients' health may improve for a while, but many persons do not respond very well to the treatment. In other who respond, the symptoms often come back. This is called a relapse.
Over time, more and more parts of the glomeruli will become scarred, which affects the overall kidney function. Eventually, sufferers may develop into irreversible Renal Failure. More than 50% of people with the disease will develop Chronic Kidney Failure within 10 years.
In China, a new therapy known as Immunotherapy, has been developed and used in clinic to successfully stop the progression of FSGS Kidney Disease and restore the kidney function.
Polycystic Disease Patient from USA Seeks Natural Therapy in China
Name: Justina
Gender: Female
Age: 69
Country: USA
Admission time: at 01:00 on June 17, 2012
Discharge time: at 08:00 on July 11, 2012
Admission diagnosis: Polycystic Kidney Disease, Stage 3 CKD, hypertension, PLD, Kidney Stone
Condition before the treatment:
In an examination 20 years ago, Justina was found to have hypertension (155/100mmHg). Then, her doctor gave medicines to control the blood pressure.
Afflicted by pain of kidney area in 2000, she went to see the doctor in the hospital. Tests showed that she had been affected by Polycystic Disease and Kidney Stone. With the doctor's advice, Justina just took the prescribed medications and had regular physical check up.
In March, 2012, Justina's creatinine level rose to 248 umol/L with a kidney function 17%. She was told that there was no other way but to wait for a kidney dialysis or kidney transplantation.
After getting to know natural therapy for PKD in China, she decided to came to our hospital for natural treatment.
Right kidney: 145×79×62mm, Left kidney: 181×92×88mm, the largest cyst in right kidney: 28×25mm, the largest cyst in left kidney: 47×42mm, Cr: 259umol/L, Ccr 23.50ml/min, BUN: 20.7mmol/L, UA: 519umol/L, β2-microglobulin: 6.63mg/L, Cyc C: 2.93mg/L, RBP: 95 mg/L, HCY: 22.88umol/L, GFR: 17ml/min, K: 3.80mmol/L, Ca: 2.57mmol/L, Na: 145mmol/L, Co2: 27mmol/L.
Treatment procedure:
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy - promote the microcirculation, block further kidney damage, shrink the cysts, repair the damaged renal tissue, and improve the kidney function.
Condition after the treatment:
After over 20 days treatment, the condition of Justina's disease got obvious improvement. The blood pressure kept stable at 110/70mmHg. The mental state got better as well as increased appetite. Then, Justina were discharged from our hospital with the doctor's permission.
Cr: 237umol/L, BUN: 15.0mmol/L, UA: 391umol/L, β2-microglobulin: 7.11mg/L.
Gender: Female
Age: 69
Country: USA
Admission time: at 01:00 on June 17, 2012
Discharge time: at 08:00 on July 11, 2012
Admission diagnosis: Polycystic Kidney Disease, Stage 3 CKD, hypertension, PLD, Kidney Stone
Condition before the treatment:
In an examination 20 years ago, Justina was found to have hypertension (155/100mmHg). Then, her doctor gave medicines to control the blood pressure.
Afflicted by pain of kidney area in 2000, she went to see the doctor in the hospital. Tests showed that she had been affected by Polycystic Disease and Kidney Stone. With the doctor's advice, Justina just took the prescribed medications and had regular physical check up.
In March, 2012, Justina's creatinine level rose to 248 umol/L with a kidney function 17%. She was told that there was no other way but to wait for a kidney dialysis or kidney transplantation.
After getting to know natural therapy for PKD in China, she decided to came to our hospital for natural treatment.
Right kidney: 145×79×62mm, Left kidney: 181×92×88mm, the largest cyst in right kidney: 28×25mm, the largest cyst in left kidney: 47×42mm, Cr: 259umol/L, Ccr 23.50ml/min, BUN: 20.7mmol/L, UA: 519umol/L, β2-microglobulin: 6.63mg/L, Cyc C: 2.93mg/L, RBP: 95 mg/L, HCY: 22.88umol/L, GFR: 17ml/min, K: 3.80mmol/L, Ca: 2.57mmol/L, Na: 145mmol/L, Co2: 27mmol/L.
Treatment procedure:
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy - promote the microcirculation, block further kidney damage, shrink the cysts, repair the damaged renal tissue, and improve the kidney function.
Condition after the treatment:
After over 20 days treatment, the condition of Justina's disease got obvious improvement. The blood pressure kept stable at 110/70mmHg. The mental state got better as well as increased appetite. Then, Justina were discharged from our hospital with the doctor's permission.
Cr: 237umol/L, BUN: 15.0mmol/L, UA: 391umol/L, β2-microglobulin: 7.11mg/L.
2015年5月16日星期六
Newest Therapy for Berger's Disease
Berger's Disease is a kidney disorder. Its clinical name is IgA Nephropathy
(IgA referring to the antibodies; Nephropathy for kidneys). This disease is much
more common in males than females and frequently affects children. IgAN is an
autoimmune disease defined by the deposits of IgA immune complexes in the kidney
mesangial tissue. In 2012, the newest therapy for Berger's Disease is known as
Immunotherapy.
Causes, incidence and risk factors
Berger's Disease is a form of mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis. Due to immune dysfunction, IgA antibodies combine with antigens that invade into the body, forming circulating immune complexes that deposit in the glomerular mesangium. Inflammatory response occurs in order to eliminate these foreign depositions. The disease can occur as acute, rapidly progressive, or chronic glomerulonephritis.
Usually, it is discovered after one or more episodes of bloody or dark urine in an individual with no other symptom of kidney disorder. Blood urine may appear during or soon after an infection of the respiratory tract.
Risk factors: a personal or family history of Berger's Disease or Henoch Schonlein Purpura. It can occur in persons of all ages, but the most often affects males in their teens to late 30s.
Newest therapy for Berger's Disease - Immunotherapy
There is growing evidence in clinical practise that Immunotherapy can be effective in reversing the this disease. This therapy also shows the promise for curing the illness.
As a systemic treatment for Berger's Disease, Immunotherapy can treat Berger's Disease effectively through regulating the immune system. Based on specific condition, several treatments as below may be adopted:
▪ New immunosuppressive agents - inhibit the abnormal inflammatory response;
▪ Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy - block further kidney damage and clear away the IgA immune complexes deposits in glomerular mesangium;
▪ Immunotherapy - restore the renal functions and rebuild the immune system;
▪ Immune clearance - clear up harmful substances in the blood with immunoadsorption, plasma exchange, blood purification, etc.
Causes, incidence and risk factors
Berger's Disease is a form of mesangial proliferative glomerulonephritis. Due to immune dysfunction, IgA antibodies combine with antigens that invade into the body, forming circulating immune complexes that deposit in the glomerular mesangium. Inflammatory response occurs in order to eliminate these foreign depositions. The disease can occur as acute, rapidly progressive, or chronic glomerulonephritis.
Usually, it is discovered after one or more episodes of bloody or dark urine in an individual with no other symptom of kidney disorder. Blood urine may appear during or soon after an infection of the respiratory tract.
Risk factors: a personal or family history of Berger's Disease or Henoch Schonlein Purpura. It can occur in persons of all ages, but the most often affects males in their teens to late 30s.
Newest therapy for Berger's Disease - Immunotherapy
There is growing evidence in clinical practise that Immunotherapy can be effective in reversing the this disease. This therapy also shows the promise for curing the illness.
As a systemic treatment for Berger's Disease, Immunotherapy can treat Berger's Disease effectively through regulating the immune system. Based on specific condition, several treatments as below may be adopted:
▪ New immunosuppressive agents - inhibit the abnormal inflammatory response;
▪ Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy - block further kidney damage and clear away the IgA immune complexes deposits in glomerular mesangium;
▪ Immunotherapy - restore the renal functions and rebuild the immune system;
▪ Immune clearance - clear up harmful substances in the blood with immunoadsorption, plasma exchange, blood purification, etc.
How to Stop Cold from Affecting Nephrotic Syndrome
People with Nephrotic Syndrome should protect themselves from being attacked
by a cold, as it will worsen the illness condition. Then, how to stop cold from
affecting NS?
In general, a person with NS has relatively lower immune ability, so he may catch a cold easily. Therefore, the most important precaution in to improve the overall immunity from the following aspects.
1. Eat less or no medications including immune agents and cytotoxic medications.
People who take these medicines in the long run will be affected by a cold easily due to decreased immune ability. So patients are recommended to reduce the intake or avoid the use of these medicines.
2. Improve the body's overall immune ability with combined Chinese - Western medicine.
NS is a kind of autoimmune disease which occurs as a result of abnormal immune system or immune dysfunction. In this case, germs like virus or bacteria will invade into the body, and then combine with antibodies produced by the immune system, forming immune complexes. More and more depositions of immune complex will accumulate in the kidneys. In order to remove these substances, there are excessive immune reaction within the body, causing damages to the renal intrinsic cells and tissues.
At present, the latest therapy for enhancing the immunity of NS is Immunotherapy. This is a systemic treatment which aims at treat kidney disease from the perspective of immune regulation.
There are altogether six steps contained in Immunotherapy: an accurate diagnosis, immune blocking, immune tolerance, immune regulation, immune protection, and immune clearance. Specific steps are adopted according to individual illness conditions.
The whole process involves many advanced treatments such as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotehrapy and Immunotherapy. The former can provide a favorable environment for kidney repair, and the latter is applied to restore the kidney function and rebuild the immune system. Once patient's immunity is enhanced, patients can protect themselves from being affected by a cold so as to stop further deterioration.
The above is an general introduction about Immunotherapy. Is there still any questions? Contact our online service for free help.
In general, a person with NS has relatively lower immune ability, so he may catch a cold easily. Therefore, the most important precaution in to improve the overall immunity from the following aspects.
1. Eat less or no medications including immune agents and cytotoxic medications.
People who take these medicines in the long run will be affected by a cold easily due to decreased immune ability. So patients are recommended to reduce the intake or avoid the use of these medicines.
2. Improve the body's overall immune ability with combined Chinese - Western medicine.
NS is a kind of autoimmune disease which occurs as a result of abnormal immune system or immune dysfunction. In this case, germs like virus or bacteria will invade into the body, and then combine with antibodies produced by the immune system, forming immune complexes. More and more depositions of immune complex will accumulate in the kidneys. In order to remove these substances, there are excessive immune reaction within the body, causing damages to the renal intrinsic cells and tissues.
At present, the latest therapy for enhancing the immunity of NS is Immunotherapy. This is a systemic treatment which aims at treat kidney disease from the perspective of immune regulation.
There are altogether six steps contained in Immunotherapy: an accurate diagnosis, immune blocking, immune tolerance, immune regulation, immune protection, and immune clearance. Specific steps are adopted according to individual illness conditions.
The whole process involves many advanced treatments such as Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotehrapy and Immunotherapy. The former can provide a favorable environment for kidney repair, and the latter is applied to restore the kidney function and rebuild the immune system. Once patient's immunity is enhanced, patients can protect themselves from being affected by a cold so as to stop further deterioration.
The above is an general introduction about Immunotherapy. Is there still any questions? Contact our online service for free help.
2015年5月15日星期五
Patient with Stage 5 CKD from Philippines Benefits from Immunotherapy
Name: Divina
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Country: Philippines
Admission time: at 22:00 on May 12, 2012
Discharge time: at 16:00 on June 05, 2012
Admission diagnosis: Chronic Glomerulonephritis, CKD Stage 5, renal hypertension, renal anemia.
Condition before the treatment:
Afflicted by intermittent swelling of the extremities and abnormal urine tests for 12 years, Divina came to our hospital for the latest Immunotherapy on May 12, 2012.
Right kidney: 81×40×34mm, Left kidney: 78×40×32mm, BP: 130/80mmHg, Hb 105g/L, HCT: 32.2%, PRO: 1+, GLU: 1+, CREA: 751umol/l, BUN: 20.1 mmol/l, BMG: 24.28mg/L, CL: 95.2mmol/L, CA: 2.67mmol/L, TIBC: 34umol/L, Ferriton: 1062ug/L, Uosm: 214m, Ccr: 1.82ml/min, 24-hour proteinuria 0.23g/24h.
Treatment procedure:
1. Chinese prescription - assist to eliminate internal toxins, control the blood pressure and treat anemia.
2. Arrange a diet low in salt and protein.
3. Immunotherapy:
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy - prevent the progression of kidney disease, improve renal microcirculation and repair the damaged nephrons.
Immunotherapy - restore the kidney structure and improve the GFR (kidney function).
Condition after the treatment:
The progression of the disease was brought into control after more than twenty days' treatment. The fluctuation of blood pressure are apparently steady (120-150/70-90mmHg), and this contributes to the process of kidney repair. Creatinine level was reduced to 269mmol/L. With the doctor's permission, Divina left our hospital, and our doctor will be available whenever she need any advices.
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Country: Philippines
Admission time: at 22:00 on May 12, 2012
Discharge time: at 16:00 on June 05, 2012
Admission diagnosis: Chronic Glomerulonephritis, CKD Stage 5, renal hypertension, renal anemia.
Condition before the treatment:
Afflicted by intermittent swelling of the extremities and abnormal urine tests for 12 years, Divina came to our hospital for the latest Immunotherapy on May 12, 2012.
Right kidney: 81×40×34mm, Left kidney: 78×40×32mm, BP: 130/80mmHg, Hb 105g/L, HCT: 32.2%, PRO: 1+, GLU: 1+, CREA: 751umol/l, BUN: 20.1 mmol/l, BMG: 24.28mg/L, CL: 95.2mmol/L, CA: 2.67mmol/L, TIBC: 34umol/L, Ferriton: 1062ug/L, Uosm: 214m, Ccr: 1.82ml/min, 24-hour proteinuria 0.23g/24h.
Treatment procedure:
1. Chinese prescription - assist to eliminate internal toxins, control the blood pressure and treat anemia.
2. Arrange a diet low in salt and protein.
3. Immunotherapy:
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy - prevent the progression of kidney disease, improve renal microcirculation and repair the damaged nephrons.
Immunotherapy - restore the kidney structure and improve the GFR (kidney function).
Condition after the treatment:
The progression of the disease was brought into control after more than twenty days' treatment. The fluctuation of blood pressure are apparently steady (120-150/70-90mmHg), and this contributes to the process of kidney repair. Creatinine level was reduced to 269mmol/L. With the doctor's permission, Divina left our hospital, and our doctor will be available whenever she need any advices.
Uremic Toxins Tests of Kidney Disease
1. BUN -- small molecule toxins
It is an index of glomerular filtration function and dialysis sufficiency.
2. CR -- small molecule toxins
It is a more specific index than GFR.
3. UA -- small molecule toxins
The level of UA rises in cases of decreased kidney function and gout, etc.
4. BMG -- middle molecule toxins
The BMG level become elevated in cases of reduced kidney function and tumor. Amyloidosis can be caused.
5. Cyc C -- middle molecule toxins
It is an ideal index of endogenic glomerular filtration function, which is especially commonly used in children and dialysis patients. Amyloidosis can be caused.
6. RBP -- toxins combined with protein
In case of decreased glomeurlar filtration function, the levels of RBP will become elevated earlier than creatinine. The RBP levels become decreased in both liver diseases and malnutrition.
7. HCY -- toxins combined with protein
An independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. An elevated level of HCY can lead to cardiovascular disease.
8. IL-6 -- middle molecule toxins
An important index of acute inflammation and micro-inflammation. It is associated with many complications of chronic kidney disease, such as cardiovascular complications, malnutrition, Uremic anemia, etc.
9. PTH -- middle molecule toxins
Elevated levels of PTH can be detected in patients with Renal Osteodystrophy.
It is an index of glomerular filtration function and dialysis sufficiency.
2. CR -- small molecule toxins
It is a more specific index than GFR.
3. UA -- small molecule toxins
The level of UA rises in cases of decreased kidney function and gout, etc.
4. BMG -- middle molecule toxins
The BMG level become elevated in cases of reduced kidney function and tumor. Amyloidosis can be caused.
5. Cyc C -- middle molecule toxins
It is an ideal index of endogenic glomerular filtration function, which is especially commonly used in children and dialysis patients. Amyloidosis can be caused.
6. RBP -- toxins combined with protein
In case of decreased glomeurlar filtration function, the levels of RBP will become elevated earlier than creatinine. The RBP levels become decreased in both liver diseases and malnutrition.
7. HCY -- toxins combined with protein
An independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. An elevated level of HCY can lead to cardiovascular disease.
8. IL-6 -- middle molecule toxins
An important index of acute inflammation and micro-inflammation. It is associated with many complications of chronic kidney disease, such as cardiovascular complications, malnutrition, Uremic anemia, etc.
9. PTH -- middle molecule toxins
Elevated levels of PTH can be detected in patients with Renal Osteodystrophy.
The Relationship between High Blood Pressure and Kidney Failure
Healthy kidneys are able to release a hormone known as renin that helps to
control blood pressure. When the kidneys are not working well in Kidney Failure
caused by Diabetes, glomerulonephritis, etc, patients may develop complications
like anemia, weak bones, nerve damage, and hypertension. In the following text,
we mainly talk about the relationship between high blood pressure and Renal
Failure.
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels as the heart pumps blood around the body. When the pressure becomes too elevated, a person will have hypertension.
High blood pressure and Kidney Failure are related in the following two ways:
▪ High blood pressure is a leading cause of Kidney Failure.
Persistent hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels all over the body. This can decrease the supply of blood to many important organs such as the kidneys. Consequently, the macroscopic filtering units of the kidneys are impaired, so the kidneys may stop excreting waste products and excess fluid from the blood stream. As a result, extra fluid will accumulate, causing even more raised blood pressure.
▪ High blood pressure can be a Kidney Failure complication.
Since the kidneys play a crucial role in keeping the blood pressure in a healthy range, the damaged kidneys are less able to help control the level of blood pressure. As a result, patients will experience an increased blood pressure.
High blood pressure can lead to further deterioration of the kidney disease and patient may even suffer from heart problems. Early detection and treatment is necessary to help keep the disease from getting worse and prevent heart disease.
The treatment plan should be make especially for a person based on the stages of Renal Failure. Patients are recommended to see a doctor or consult our online experts for a detailed analysis.
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels as the heart pumps blood around the body. When the pressure becomes too elevated, a person will have hypertension.
High blood pressure and Kidney Failure are related in the following two ways:
▪ High blood pressure is a leading cause of Kidney Failure.
Persistent hypertension can cause damage to the blood vessels all over the body. This can decrease the supply of blood to many important organs such as the kidneys. Consequently, the macroscopic filtering units of the kidneys are impaired, so the kidneys may stop excreting waste products and excess fluid from the blood stream. As a result, extra fluid will accumulate, causing even more raised blood pressure.
▪ High blood pressure can be a Kidney Failure complication.
Since the kidneys play a crucial role in keeping the blood pressure in a healthy range, the damaged kidneys are less able to help control the level of blood pressure. As a result, patients will experience an increased blood pressure.
High blood pressure can lead to further deterioration of the kidney disease and patient may even suffer from heart problems. Early detection and treatment is necessary to help keep the disease from getting worse and prevent heart disease.
The treatment plan should be make especially for a person based on the stages of Renal Failure. Patients are recommended to see a doctor or consult our online experts for a detailed analysis.
2015年5月14日星期四
Natural Solutions for Polycystic Kidney Syndrome
Polycystic Kidney Disease, which is sometimes referred to as Polycystic Kidney
Syndrome, is an inherited disorder that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow on the
kidneys. When these cysts grow too large, the kidneys can be damaged. This
disease may range in severity from mild cases with no symptoms to serious cases
that lead to ultimate Renal Failure. While, are there any natural solutions for
the disease?
● A renal diet - the best natural treatment for Polycystic Kidney Syndrome
A kidney support diet can control the symptoms of PCKD and keep the kidneys healthy for longer. By doing so, some patients can delay the start of dialysis or even avoid it completely.
Eat a low protein diet. The recommended amount of protein intake on an average day is 0.8 grams per kilo of body weight (about 0.4 grams per pound). This can make a dramatic difference.
Restrict the intake of sodium. Use garlic powder, onion powder or other herbs and spices to replace salt. Avoid processed foods.
● Regular exercise
Exercise regularly can help control the blood pressure as well as help manage Polycystic Kidney Syndrome. A good goal is 30 minutes of physical exercise most days of the week. Proper activities are like walking, jogging, and biking.
● Natural solution in traditional Chinese medicine - Micro-Chinese Medicine
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is an external application. The active ingredient are permeated into renal cysts with the use of moder osmosis equipment.
This natural herbal therapy can expand blood vessels and accelerate the blood circulation around the cysts wall. Meanwhile, the permeability of cysts wall will be increased, so cystic fluids can be reabsorbed into the blood and get discharged out of the body.
With this natural treatment, the cysts will shrink gradually and the oppression to surrounding kidney tissue can be reduced. Then, all the symptoms will disappear.
● A renal diet - the best natural treatment for Polycystic Kidney Syndrome
A kidney support diet can control the symptoms of PCKD and keep the kidneys healthy for longer. By doing so, some patients can delay the start of dialysis or even avoid it completely.
Eat a low protein diet. The recommended amount of protein intake on an average day is 0.8 grams per kilo of body weight (about 0.4 grams per pound). This can make a dramatic difference.
Restrict the intake of sodium. Use garlic powder, onion powder or other herbs and spices to replace salt. Avoid processed foods.
● Regular exercise
Exercise regularly can help control the blood pressure as well as help manage Polycystic Kidney Syndrome. A good goal is 30 minutes of physical exercise most days of the week. Proper activities are like walking, jogging, and biking.
● Natural solution in traditional Chinese medicine - Micro-Chinese Medicine
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is an external application. The active ingredient are permeated into renal cysts with the use of moder osmosis equipment.
This natural herbal therapy can expand blood vessels and accelerate the blood circulation around the cysts wall. Meanwhile, the permeability of cysts wall will be increased, so cystic fluids can be reabsorbed into the blood and get discharged out of the body.
With this natural treatment, the cysts will shrink gradually and the oppression to surrounding kidney tissue can be reduced. Then, all the symptoms will disappear.
Chronic Renal Failure &Renal Replacement Therapy
In western countries, when the patient suffers from End-Stage Chronic Renal Failure (GFR<10-15%), renal replacement therapy (RRT) is often needed to
prevent the occurrence of Uremia, sustain life as well as improve the quality of
daily living.
There are 2 types of RRT: dialysis and kidney transplant.
Dialysis
People with advanced Chronic Renal Failure who have progressed to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) usually require dialysis. The need for this therapy is indicated by various findings in blood analysis, such as high levels of creatinine and nitrogen, and by a glomerular filtration rate that is, at most 15 and usually less than 10.
This therapy is a substitute for some normal duties of the kidneys, such as remove waste products and extra fluid from the blood. Then, patients can maintain a normal life. However, this therapy isn't a treatment for kidney disease, and the illness will still progress gradually. Long-term dialysis may cause many troublesome complications.
Kidney transplant
A healthy kidney can be transplanted into a person with complete kidney failure through a surgery. After successful transplantation, patients can expect to live without dialysis.
Immunosuppressive anti-rejection drugs must be taken for the remainder of the patient's life. These medications can lead to Diabetes and hypertension in some persons. If the surgery fails, patients have to start dialysis again.
Except for the above renal replacement therapy, people with Chronic Renal Failure have better alternative treatment, which is known as Immunotherapy.
This is a systemic therapy which is developed by renowned nephrologists in China after many years' research and experience in treating kidney diseases. With this therapy, all the symptoms can be eliminated and the damaged kidney function will get recovered gradually. So, Immunotherapy is currently one of the best treatments for Chronic Renal Failure.
There are 2 types of RRT: dialysis and kidney transplant.
Dialysis
People with advanced Chronic Renal Failure who have progressed to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) usually require dialysis. The need for this therapy is indicated by various findings in blood analysis, such as high levels of creatinine and nitrogen, and by a glomerular filtration rate that is, at most 15 and usually less than 10.
This therapy is a substitute for some normal duties of the kidneys, such as remove waste products and extra fluid from the blood. Then, patients can maintain a normal life. However, this therapy isn't a treatment for kidney disease, and the illness will still progress gradually. Long-term dialysis may cause many troublesome complications.
Kidney transplant
A healthy kidney can be transplanted into a person with complete kidney failure through a surgery. After successful transplantation, patients can expect to live without dialysis.
Immunosuppressive anti-rejection drugs must be taken for the remainder of the patient's life. These medications can lead to Diabetes and hypertension in some persons. If the surgery fails, patients have to start dialysis again.
Except for the above renal replacement therapy, people with Chronic Renal Failure have better alternative treatment, which is known as Immunotherapy.
This is a systemic therapy which is developed by renowned nephrologists in China after many years' research and experience in treating kidney diseases. With this therapy, all the symptoms can be eliminated and the damaged kidney function will get recovered gradually. So, Immunotherapy is currently one of the best treatments for Chronic Renal Failure.
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