Chronic Renal Failure, also known as Chronic Kidney Failure, or Chronic
Kidney Disease, refers to a slow progressive loss of renal function over a
period of years. This disorder often goes undetected and undiagnosed until the
disease develops into advanced stage. If it ends in end stage renal disease,
dialysis or kidney transplant has to be adopted. Therefore, patients with
Chronic Renal Failure need to receive treatment based on the underlying
causes.
In normal condition, the kidneys can remove excess waste and fluid that our
body produces. However, when the blood flow to the kidneys is affected, of the
glomeruli or renal tubules fail to function properly due to damage or disease,
or if the urine outflow is obstructed, problems will appear.
In most cases, progressive kidney damages can be caused by chronic diseases
as follows:
Diabetes. Chronic Renal Failure can be caused by both Type 1 Diabetes and
Type 2 Diabetes, if the disease is not controlled well. In this condition,
excessive glucose will build up in the blood, causing damages to the glomeruli.
Kidney disease tends to occur 15~25 years after diagnosis of Diabetes. The risk
of Chronic Renal Failure is higher among those with Diabetes Type 1.
High blood pressure (hypertension). Long-term high blood pressure can damage
the glomeruli.
Obstruction of urine flow. Blocked urine flow will increase the pressure on
the kidneys and impairs renal function. This condition can be caused by Kidney
Stones, a tumor, or enlarged prostate.
Kidney diseases. Chronic Renal Failure may appear as a result of Polycystic
Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, Lupus Nephritis, etc.
Treatment for Chronic Renal Failure
Early diagnosis and effective treatment can help you avoid deterioration of
Chronic Renal Failure. Therefore, we need to block further damages, activate the
self-repairing of damaged intrinsic cells and tissues, and restore the overall
renal function.
In 2012, we use the most advanced immunotherapy to treat Chronic Renal
Failure from the perspective of immune regulation. The above purposes can be
achieved, and the immune system gets rebuilt at the same time.
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