Diet for lupus nephritis

Do you feel upset for symptoms with lupus nephritis? How to ease these symptoms?I think this article can help you.  

Lupus nephritis is an inflammation of the kidney caused by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a disease of the immune system. Apart from the kidneys, SLE can also damage the skin, joints, nervous system and virtually any organ or system in the body.

1. Are there certain foods that aggravate lupus symptoms and should be avoided if possible?

One food that should be avoided is alfalfa. Alfalfa supplements have been associated with lupus flares, perhaps because of the amino acid L-canavanine which can increase inflammation. Other foods that are sometimes mentioned as ones to avoid include ‘night shade’ vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and peppers), but there is only anecdotal evidence that they may increase inflammation. Scientific evidence has not suggested that these vegetables aggravate disease symptoms. In general, unless a particular food seems to trigger a lupus flare, there is no reason to avoid most foods. Foods that seem to trigger a flare vary greatly from person to person, so a food that causes problems for one person may have no effect on you. There is no ‘lupus diet’ of foods that either should or should not be consumed, unless someone has kidney damage and has been advised to limit their protein intake.

2. Are there foods that are better to eat when I'm nauseous? I don't eat gluten, because it makes my SLE symptoms worse, but I'll try just about anything else. I need to take my pills with food and I know the nausea is worse if I don't have anything in my stomach.

As long as your doctor hasn’t advised you to limit your protein intake, you could focus on high-protein foods to help with medication-related nausea. Cheese, peanut butter, eggs, or yogurt (plain) are all gluten-free. Any fresh produce is also a good choice, and sometimes tart foods (citrus, for example) can help with nausea. Another option is to try some of the gluten free products now available, such as gluten free crackers or breads. Foods without strong odors are often better tolerated, so try dry gluten-free bread rather than toast.

3. I am told natural sugars in the diet aggravate an already volatile inflammatory process taking place in the body of lupus patients. If this is true, will you help us understand why this happens?

There have been anecdotal reports that “natural” sugar - high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) - triggers an inflammatory response in the body, and because of this, may exacerbate lupus symptoms. HFCS is chemically similar to table sugar (sucrose) and there is no solid scientific evidence that sugar aggravates inflammation. The main problem with HFCS is that it is added to many foods that are part of the typical American diet (salad dressing, tomato sauce, cookies, soda, etc.), and for this reason, contributes to obesity. Obesity may be related to inflammation. It would be prudent for anyone, not just patients with lupus, to reduce the amount of sugar in their diet, whether or not it is “natural”.

4. What is your experience with benefits of intolerance testing? Does gluten, dairy avoidance help prevent flares? Are most autoimmune illnesses related to food intolerance? Dubai, United Arab Emirates

There is no clear scientific evidence that food intolerances are related to lupus or other autoimmune disorders. Intolerances are episodic, recurrent, variable, non-immune reactions to foods. Diagnosis of food intolerances is difficult, and typically involves total elimination of a suspect food from the diet while monitoring symptoms. Avoiding gluten or dairy products will not necessarily prevent flares; food “triggers” vary greatly from person to person. If you suspect that you may have a food intolerance, talk with your physician about further evaluation.

5. I have SLE lupus and been trying to lose weight for years i lose the weight then i get put back on steroids and up my weight goes sometimes by 40 pounds. Then I get depressed because I’ve worked so hard to get the weight off and poof its back on within weeks. Do you have any suggestions for us with this hopeless problem? Clearwater, FL

Weight gain is problematic for many people taking steroids for lupus. In general, a healthy, balanced diet, with fruits and vegetables as the mainstay, is recommended. Low-fat proteins, such as fish or chicken, are also good choices. Some general suggestions that might help you: 1) eat a varied diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat meat and dairy products; 2) Try keeping a food diary, writing down everything that you eat. Studies have shown that this can be very helpful for people trying to lose weight by making them more aware of their eating; 3) Develop a schedule for eating and stick to it. Since steroids can increase your appetite, having a schedule can help prevent overeating; 4) Shop from a list whenever you go to the grocery store. This can prevent buying foods that may contribute to weight gain. If feasible, exercise is also an important part of health and weight maintenance. Check with your physician before starting any new diet or exercise program.

6. How effective are these Anti-Inflammatory Diets?

There are many different “anti-inflammatory” diets, and though each may have some unique features, they all emphasize increased consumption of omega-3 fatty acids (versus the more commonly consumed omega-6 fatty acids). Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish or fish oil supplements. In addition, plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein sources (fish and chicken), and less saturated fat, red meat, refined carbohydrates, and processed foods are recommended. There is no solid scientific proof that an “anti-inflammatory” diet per se is effective, but including foods such as those mentioned above often leads to a healthier intake overall. Furthermore, this type of diet is likely to reduce calorie intake and help prevent obesity, which can itself reduce inflammation. Be sure to check with your health care provider before starting any new diet plan.

7. After almost each blood test that I have done in the hospital, the doctors’ find that my calcium levels are dangerously low. I take multivitamins and calcium and vitamin D supplements daily, so I am concerned that I may be doing something wrong. I also drink milk and eat yogurt. Can you give me any advice on what I can do to improve my calcium levels?

Serum calcium is tightly regulated by hormones that maintain levels within a normal range. If blood levels get too low, then hormones act to pull calcium out of bones to restore calcium balance. If blood levels get too high, then other hormones act to increase the amount of calcium put into storage or excreted by the kidneys. In addition to the calcium and vitamin D in a person’s diet, the amount that your intestines absorb, your hormone levels, and the levels of other compounds in your blood that may affect calcium balance (protein or phosphate levels, for example) also play a role in calcium balance. It sounds as if you are getting an adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D in your diet, but without knowing more about your specific medical situation (if your kidneys are involved in your lupus, for example, that could be playing a role since the kidneys are involved in determining the amount of calcium excreted), it’s impossible to know why your levels are low. Please talk with your health care provider and ask what might be causing your low calcium level.

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How Long can You Live with Stage 4 Kidney Failure

If someone suffer from stage 4 kidney failure,they will feel gloomy and depressed. however, it is still can be reversed if you take early and tomely treatment.

A person suffering from kidney failure has a lifespan which is dependent on the age, other medical and health conditions, as well as medication andtreatment. Meanwhile, a person suffering from stage 4 of cervical cancer usually has 15 to 20% five year survival rate.
Kidney failure is a medical condition where the kidneys stop working to perform its primary function like cleaning the body from toxins and waste products. This is a lasting damage to the kidney which varies from slight to critical. People suffering from kidney failure usually undergo dialysis or kidney transplant. Additionally, prompt treatment can help in slowing down the impairment. With the advancement in medicine ranging from the medication to dialysis machines, kidney patients tend to live longer compared to 40 years ago. Furthermore, the involvement of the patient is helpful in managing the kidney disorder.
On the other hand, cervical cancer is the second most widespread cancer type which hit women, next to breast cancer. Cervical cancer is caused by "high-risk" human papilloma virus (HPV). Most women may acquire a high risk HPV means it is a cancer causing virus at least once in their life time. For some women, the virus remains in their bodies for longer period of time, as such, risk of cervical cancer is enhanced.

Stage 4 is the final stage of this kind of cancer. At this stage, the cancer has already left the pelvis and it has an effect on the other organs. This stage is divided into 2 classifications. The first is commonly known as Stage 4A where the disease is limited to the pelvis and the surrounding organs. Conversely, in Stage 4B the cancer has spread out to organs away from the pelvis.


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When GFR is over 60

Your GFR is a measure of how well your kidneys are filtering waste from
your blood, and it can be estimated from a routine measurement of creatinine
in your blood.
Creatinine is a waste product formed by the normal breakdown of muscle cells. Healthy kidneys take creatinine out of the blood and put it into the urine to leave the body. When kidneys are not working well, creatinine builds up in the blood.
As people age, GFRs drop. However, a low GFR with a value below 60 suggests that significant kidney damage has occurred. This means that your kidneys are not working at full strength.

It is extremely important for you, especially if you are at high risk, to see your doctor or other healthcare provider once a year and ask about your GFR. Your doctor will use your GFR as a clue toward determining how well your kidneys are working. Other factors include protein (albumin) in your urine and the possibility that you may have diabetes or high blood pressure.

When GFR is over 60

GFR over 90mls/min/1.73m2 is normal unless there is other evidence of kidney disease, in which case CKD is stage 1. Other evidence of kidney disease may include:

Proteinuria or haematuria

A genetic diagnosis of kidney disease (e.g. known to be have a disease such as polycystic kidney disease)
Evidence of structurally abnormal kidneys (e.g. reflux nephropathy, renal dysgenesis).
If any of these are present, CKD stage is 1.
If GFR is 60-90 mls/min/1.73m2, the definition of CKD also requires one of the above features to be present, in which case CKD stage is 2. Because eGFR estimation is not very accurate at near-normal levels of kidney function, many labs only report eGFR >60, in which case it is not possible to tell apart stages 1 and 2 CKD. This doesn't matter as the things to do are just the same for stages 1 and 2. More about Stages 1 and 2 CKD.
Where any CKD stage classification is based on eGFR (estimated GFR):
Remember that eGFR is an estimate
Was race included in the estimation? (if not, add 21% if black)
About CKD stagesGFR>60
Stages 1+2 CKDGFR 30-59
Stage 3 CKDGFR<30
Stages 4+5 CKD

Patient information

Normal kidney function is a GFR of about 100, but eGFR results may only be shown as >60 or >90 (more than 60 or more than 90). Other abnormalities such as having blood or protein in the urine on testing may lead to a diagnosis of CKD despite normal or nearly-normal GFR.
Normal kidney function - EdREN
See foot of the CKD eGuide home page for more info links about CKD

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Children with Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic Syndrome is one of the most common kidney diseases that can does great harm to both the adults and children. And usually, the onset of this disease in children is more higher than the adults. So, knowing something about Nephrotic Syndrome is quite necessary.

Nephrotic syndrome occurs when the kidneys do not work properly and leak large amounts of protein into the urine. It can affect people of any age, but is usually first seen in children aged two to five years old.
Protein lost in the urine results in a lower level of proteins in the blood. This can cause a range of problems, including swelling in the body tissues and a vulnerability to infections (see symptoms of nephrotic syndrome, below).
Symptoms can usually be controlled with medication, especially steroids, and dietary changes (see managing nephrotic syndrome, below).
Children with nephrotic syndrome will have periods when their symptoms are under control (remission) followed by periods when symptoms return (relapses). Most children will relapse less frequently as they get older, eventually "growing out of it" by their late teens.
Children with the usual type of nephrotic syndrome, which responds well to steroid treatment, are not at risk of developing kidney failure.

However, a small proportion of children with congenital (inherited) nephrotic syndrome have a much poorer outcome. They may eventually have kidney failure and need a kidney transplant.

Symptoms of nephrotic syndrome

The main symptoms of nephrotic syndrome are summarised below.

Swelling

Proteins are needed in the blood to help hold water in the blood vessels. When the protein level is very low in nephrotic syndrome, water passes into the tissues and causes swelling (oedema).
Swelling is usually first noticed around the eyes and then around the lower legs and rest of the body.

Infections

Specialised proteins called antibodies play an important role in fighting infection. When these are lost from the blood, children are much more likely to get infections and frequently experience fatigue, poor appetite and weakness.

Poor growth and development

The lack of protein – an essential building block of the body – means that children with nephrotic syndrome often have growth and development problems.

Causes of nephrotic syndrome

For about 80% of children with nephrotic syndrome, the cause is unknown. Their kidneys will appear normal or nearly normal after tests are done. Doctors refer to this as "minimal change disease".
Sometimes, nephrotic syndrome can result from a kidney condition or other disease, such as:
glomerulonephritis – inflammation inside the kidney
an infection such as HIV, hepatitis or syphilis
lupus – a condition caused by a problem with the immune system
rheumatoid arthritis
diabetes – often the cause in adults
sickle cell disease
cancer such as leukaemia, multiple myeloma orlymphoma
Congenital nephrotic syndrome is caused by a faulty gene. Both parents have a healthy copy of the gene and a faulty one, so they do not have nephrotic syndrome themselves, but the affected child will have inherited both faulty genes.

Who is affected?

Nephrotic syndrome can affect people of any age, but is commonly seen in children. It affects more boys than girls. The condition is usually first diagnosed between the ages of two and five years old.
Nephrotic syndrome is rare and affects about 1 in 50,000 children a year. It tends to be more common in families with a history of allergies. In the UK, it is more common in Asian families.

How is it diagnosed?

Nephrotic syndrome can be diagnosed after testing a urine sample with a dipstick (a chemically sensitive strip of paper). The dipstick will pick up large amounts of protein from the urine.
A blood test showing low levels of protein will confirm the diagnosis.
Managing nephrotic syndrome
There is no specific treatment for nephrotic syndrome, but the symptoms can be managed with medication and changes to the diet.
Some children will have relapses and will need to take medication when these occur.
Your child will be referred to a kidney specialist (nephrologist) for investigation of the cause and for specialist treatment.

Steroids

Your child will normally be prescribed the steroid medicine prednisolonewhen they are first diagnosed. Prednisolone stops the movement of protein from the blood into the urine.
When prednisolone is prescribed for short periods, there are usually no serious or permanent side effects. Read more about the side effects of prednisolone.
Most children respond to this drug, with protein disappearing from their urine and the swelling going within one to two weeks. This period is known as remission.

Diuretics

Diuretics (water tablets) may also be given to help reduce the fluid build-up. They work by increasing the amount of urine produced.

Penicillin

Penicillin may be prescribed to prevent infection if your child has a lot of swelling, as excess fluid in the tissues provides a good environment for bacteria to grow.

Immunosuppressive drugs

If your child cannot be maintained in remission on a low dose of steroids, or if they have significant side effects, then immunosuppressive medication (usually cyclophosphamide) may be considered instead. Read about the side effects of cyclophosphamide.
Immunosuppressive medications are usually taken to prevent the immune system attacking healthy body tissue. In nephrotic syndrome, they have been shown to control symptoms and reduce risk of relapse.

Dietary changes

Your child will need to follow a strict low-salt diet, to prevent further water retention and oedema. This means avoiding processed foods and not adding salt to food. Learn how to cut down on salt.
Your child should also eat plenty of protein-rich foods.

Vaccination

Children with nephrotic syndrome are advised to have thepneumococcal vaccination.
Some children may also be advised to have the varicella (chickenpox) vaccination between relapses.
Live vaccines (such as MMR, varicella and BCG) should not be given while your child is on immunosuppressive medication.

Treating congenital nephrotic syndrome

If your child has congenital nephrotic syndrome, they will need frequent protein supplementation through a drip so they can grow and develop normally. This will often require a prolonged hospital stay.
Sometimes, parents can be trained to administer the protein at home and your child will be regularly reviewed in a clinic, where their blood pressure, growth, weight, kidney function and bone health will be monitored.
It can be difficult for parents to decide which option is best for their child, so you should talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of hospital-based and home-based treatment. Read more about intensive and conservative treatment for congenital nephrotic syndrome.
Children admitted to hospital will be given a continuous infusion of albumin, one of the main proteins lost. This means that a thin plastic tube called a catheter will be inserted into one of the veins in their arm or neck, so albumin can be given straight into the blood. This helps stabilise the protein levels in your child's blood, minimises any swelling and helps your child grow and develop normally.
However, your child will be prone to infections while they have the catheter, and at risk of developing a blood clot in a vein.
To prevent these complications happening, your doctor may recommend removal of one or both of your child's kidneys. This means they will be dependent on dialysis (a machine that replicates kidney function) from an early age until they can receive a kidney transplant.

A person only needs one kidney to survive. Therefore, unlike other types of organ donation, such as heart and liver, a living person can donate a kidney. Ideally, this will be a close relative.
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Assessment and management of Stage 3 CKD.

I think Stage 3 CKD is the most important stage of kidney disease,If you are in this stage, you should treat as soon as possible, because if the disease from getting worse, then the difficulty of treatment is that you can not imagine,the following article can tell you how to assessment you are in what stage of ckd.

In Stage 3 CKD eGFR is approximately 30-60%: eGFR 45-59 (3A) or 30-44 (3B). Rememember that eGFR is an estimate (more info on eGFR) and may require a correction for (black) race.
Creatinine and eGFR in an individual are usually quite stable. Deteriorating renal function needs rapid assessment. Note that CKD staging and management outlined below are only applicable to stable renal function.

Assessment and management of Stage 3 CKD.

Most Stage 3 CKD can be appropriately managed in primary care. The aim is to identify individuals at risk of progressive renal disease, and reduce associated risks.
Risk of cardiovascular events and death is substantially increased by the presence of CKD. The risk of cardiovascular death is (on average) much higher than the risk of needing dialysis or a renal transplant.
Some patients need further investigation where there are indications that progression to end stage renal failure (Stage 5) may be likely. Pointers to progression of renal disease are:
Proteinuria - the risk is graded, but a common cut-off for investigation is ACR>70 or PCR>100
Haematuria of renal origin
Declining GFR
Young age
Long term monitoring of renal function and other parameters is indicated.
Initial assessment | Management

Initial assessment of stage 3 CKD

The aim is to identify individuals at risk of progressive renal disease, and to reduce associated risks.
Is the patient well? Is there a histor of significant associated disease? Consider referral if systemic disease process involving kidneys supported by urinary abnormalities or other indicators.
If assessment is precipitated by a first discovery of elevated creatinine, it is important to be certain that the value is stable. Maybe there are previously recorded values? If not, and the patient is well, repeat test within 14 days. Ideally this sample should be taken after a period of at least 12h without meat consumption, and the sample must get to the lab or be separated the same day. Deteriorating renal function needs rapid assessment.
Clinical assessment - especially for sepsis, heart failure, hypovolaemia, examination for bladder enlargement (imaging indicated if obstruction suspected from symptoms or examination).
Medication review - any potentially nephrotoxic drugs, or drugs that need dose alterations when GFR reduced?
Urine tests: dipstick for blood and quantitation of proteinuria by ACR/PCR. Presence of haematuria or proteinuria may suggest progressive renal disease.
Imaging - exclusion of obstruction is indicated in patients with singnificant urinary symptoms or other things to suggest obstruction.
See referral by urgency

Management of Stage 3 CKD

6 then 12 monthly estimation of
Creatinine and K - consider an unxexplained fall in eGFR of >25% to be acute renal failure. NICE suggest seeking specialist advice for a loss in GFR over 1y of 5ml/min, or a loss of GFR in 5y of 10ml/min. More on deteriorating function
Hb - if low, exclude non-renal cause. Below 110 g/l, specific therapy may be considered. Hb falls progressively as GFR falls, but renal anaemia rarely becomes significant before stage 3B or 4 CKD. More on anaemia
Urinar y protein for ACR or PCR. Note thresholds; ACR 30 or PCR 50 for more stringent blood pressure targets (and suffix 'p' on CKD stage), and ACR 70 or PCR 100 for specialist referral/discussion. More on proteinuria
Blood pressure - 140/90 max (130-139/90), or 130/80 max (120-129/80) for patients with proteinuria: urinary ACR>30 or PCR>50. More on hypertension
Cardiovascular risk - advice on smoking, exercise and lifestyle. Consider cholesterol lowering therapy if already have macrovascular disease, or if estimated 10 year risk of cardiovascular events =/>20%. More on CV risk in CKD
Immunization - influenza and pneumococcal
Medication review - regular review of medication to minimise nephrotoxic drugs (particularly NSAIDs) and ensure doses of others are appropriate to renal function.
About CKD stagesGFR>60
Stages 1+2 CKDGFR 30-59
Stage 3 CKDGFR<30
Stages 4+5 CKD

Patient info - Stage 3 CKD

Most patients with Stage 3 CKD are older, and only a minority go on to get more serious kidney disease. Their increased rate of cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes, narrowing of other arteries) is very important. However some do go on to get severe kidney failure, and there are some pointers that make this seem more likely.

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A common symptom for kidney disease-proteinuria

Proteinuria is a common symptoms for kidney disease patients,So today I want to tell you some basic knowledge about proteinuria
Any abnormal proteinuria is a significant risk factor for both renal disease and for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Unlike haematuria, proteinuria almost always has a renal origin. Management should include
Quantitate albumin/creatinine or protein/creatinine ratio (ACR or PCR)

Test for haematuria

Measure serum creatinine and eGFR
The risk of renal failure is greater in younger patients. The risk of dying from heart disease is greater in older patients. Risks may be altered by therapy.

How to measure it

Measurements should not be make during an acute illness or menstruation
ACR/PCR is more reproducible and generally useful than 24h collections
Units are mg/mmol (mg protein: mmol creatinine)
A PCR of 100, or ACR of 70, is approximately equal to 1g of protein per 24h. Below this level the conversion is non-linear.

In patients with diabetes

Microalbuminuria (ACR>2.5/3.5)* is an indication for
treatment with ACE inhibitors (or Angiotensin receptor blockers if those are not tolerated), with titration up to full dose irrespective of initial blood pressure: more information on treatment with ACEIs and ARBs
Plus control of hypertension to target (more info)

Good glycaemic control

ACR or PCR and serum creatinine should be measured annually

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Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

PKD is one kidney disease scary to think about ,It is terrible your kidney are cover with cyst, But the PKD can be cured, let us look at the following article and to know more about PKD!

Over 600,000 Americans have polycystic kidney disease (PKD). This genetic disease causes many cysts to grow in the kidneys. Over time, these cysts damage the kidneys and can lead tokidney failure.

How is PKD different from simple kidney cysts?

It is common for our kidneys to develop small, fluid-filled cysts as we age. These are called simple kidney cysts and are almost always benign (not harmful). In contrast, PKD is a genetic disease that causes many cysts to form in the kidneys. These cysts grow out of control and can overrun the kidneys. In time, the PKD cysts damage the kidneys and can lead to kidney failure.

Are there different kinds of PKD?

There are three types of PKD.
The most common type of PKD is called Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), and it is caused by a dominant gene. If a person has this gene, he or she has a 50-50 chance of passing it on to a child. Signs of ADPKD often don’t appear until adulthood, which is why this type of PKD is sometimes called “Adult PKD.”
A much less common type of PKD is called Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD). Because ARPKD is caused by a recessive gene, a child has only a one-in-four chance of inheriting the disease, even if both parents carry the trait. ARPKD tends to appear very early in life, sometimes even before birth.
A third type of PKD is called Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease (ACKD) and is caused by kidney damage or scarring rather than genetics. Most dialysis patients will develop ACKD after several years of treatment. Other diseases that slowly damage the kidneys can also lead to ACKD.

Who is at risk for PKD?

PKD is found equally in men and women of all races. Because PKD is a genetic disease, a person is more at risk if one of his or her parents has the disease.

What are the symptoms of PKD?

Not everyone with PKD has symptoms. If you do have symptoms of PKD, they might include:
Pain in your back or sides
High blood pressure
Having headaches often
Urinary tract infections
Blood in your urine (called hematuria)
If you are having symptoms of PKD or think that you may be at risk for the disease, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may ask about your family history to determine your level of risk for PKD. Your doctor may also use imaging tests like ultrasound, MRI or CT to check your kidneys for cysts.
Genetic tests are available if ADPKD is suspected, but they may be of little use. There is no cure for PKD, and a genetic test cannot tell when the disease will appear or how severe it will be.

What can I do if I have PKD?

There is no cure for PKD yet, but you can take steps to help slow damage to your kidneys.
Keep a healthy blood pressure
Eat a diet low in salt
Control diabetes if you have it
Avoid tobacco

Work with a nephrologist (kidney specialist) to manage your PKD

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A New Idea Treatment for Kidney Disease - Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) can date back to thousands of years ago.One of the characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine is able to solve one problem from root, and will not recur. In the treatment of kidney disease, Chinese medicine also can have such an effect. The following will introduce several Chinese medicine treatment of kidney disease.

The seven TCM stereoscopic therapies include: cycle therapy, hot compress therapy, foot bath therapy, full bath therapy, enema therapy, Oral Chinese Medicine Therapy, moxibustion therapy.

Each of seven therapies has its own disadvantages and forms the system by itself. Related and complemented to each other, they form an organic stereoscopic system of therapy.

Today, I focus ring to tell you about cycle therapy.
1.what is Cycle therapy
Cycle therapy refers to such a treatment that crushing the Chinese medicines that can draw out toxin, smearing them on different body parts according to various diseases, and drawing out different toxins from blood tier with different medicines.

2.Short-term effects:

Effective manifestations in cold disease: fever, red rash, thermal pain, sweating, tinnitus, increased appetite, etc.
Effective manifestations in heat disease: pale skin, black spots, sweating, sleepiness, tinnitus, diarrhea, etc.

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One of Symptoms of Kidney Disease - Proteinuria

Proteinuria is one of common Symptoms of kidney disease.Do you want to know more about it? Please read the following article.

What is protienuria?

Proteinuria (pro-teen-yur-EE-uh) means protein in your urine (pee). Your kidneys make urine by cleaning extra fluid from your blood. Your kidneys also help prevent the loss of things that your body needs, like protein. Proteinuria happens when your kidneys let protein leak into your urine. Protein in your urine may also be called albuminuria or microalbuminuria.

How severe is proteinuria?

A very tiny amount of protein in your urine may be common from time to time, but a larger amount of protein in your urine may be an early sign of kidney disease.

If proteinuria is not controlled, the increased amount of protein in your urine can lead to more kidney damage. Over time, this can cause your kidneys to fail, and you may need dialysis or a kidney transplant.
How to treat proteinuria?
Now there is a new therapy named Immunotherapy, which can ease the symptoms of proteinuria as well as prevent the progression of kidney damage. It can treat kidney disease by eliminating the inflammatory and immune factors in body. Besides, through this therapy, the patients' immunity can also be improved so that the kidney disease will not relapse again. 

There is a detailed introduction about this therapy.
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What are the symptoms of autosomal dominant PKD

We all know the typical symptoms of kidney disease, are the symptoms of PKD the same as others ? And I will tell you a new therapy - Clear Blood Pollution Therapy
The most common symptoms are pain in the back and the sides-between the ribs and hips-and headaches. The pain can be temporary or persistent, mild or severe.
People with autosomal dominant PKD also can experience the following complications:
1.urinary tract infections-specifically, in the kidney cysts
2.hematuria-blood in the urine
3.liver and pancreatic cysts
4.abnormal heart valves
5.high blood pressure
6.kidney stones

What is Clear Blood Pollution Therapy?

Clear Blood Pollution Therapy will start with treating the blood, not the kidney. Namely, we don't start from repairing the renal lesions, but start from the patients' unhealthy blood contaminated with toxic and harmful substance.

This therapy is specialized in removing the toxin and harmful substance on vascular walls and blood vessels so as to effectively restore original hematopoietic and blood circulation mechanism of the patients so as to cure kidney disease.

If you want to learn more about the blood pollution therapy.
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What to do with hematuresis of IgA Nephropathy?

 Hematuria is a common symptoms of kidney disease, IGA nephropathy is not exceptional also, let  learn about the IGA nephropathy and hematuresis.

What to do with hematuresis of IgA Nephropathy? IgA nephropathy is the most common primary glomerulonephritis, about thirty percent of primary glomerulonephritis patients are IgA nephropathy patients. IgA nephropathy is named for IgA immune complex deposition in Kidney mesangial area. It often occurs to the children or young people, and the male is more likely to be suffered with disease than female. The Hematuresis of IgA Nephropathy is divided into gross hematuria and microscopic hematuria.

What to do with hematuresis of IgA Nephropathy? The most evident clinical manifestation of IgA nephropathy is repeated intermittent hematuresis. After the kidney pathology is damaged, there will be part microcirculation disturbance, which will cause renal hypoxia-ischemia and then damage the renal tissue. The treatment of IgA nephropathy should prevent the clear away the immune complex, decrease the hypertension and replace the blood plasma. The kidney patients should search for the treatment in a big kidney specialized hospital, which will make sure the profession and effectiveness of the treatment.

Creatinine level causes and treatment

What is creatinine? What is the normal range of creatinine? How drop creatinine? Will give you the answer below.

Creatinine is a chemical waste molecule that is produced when muscles use creatine (another naturally occurring product in the body) to create energy. About 2% of creatine is converted to creatinie each day. Most of the waste creatinine is expelled from the body in the urine. The creatinine level measured for an individual should be relatively constant over time and should be within a “normal” range. However, you should pay attention to creatinine level that is too high or too low because that could mean there are problems with your kidney.

Normal Creatinine Levels

Why is the creatinine level important? The creatinine level is one of the main indicators of kidney function. If the creatinine level is elevated, your healthcare provider will look for other signs of kidney disease and renal problems.
Normal Creatinine Levels
Normal creatinine levels are measured in milligrams (1 mg=1/1000 of a gram) and deciliters (1 dl=1/10 of a liter). Normal creatinine level ranges will depend on age, gender and other health factors. The “normal” range may also be slightly different depending on the lab where it is measured.
Adult Males. The normal range of creatinine in a healthy adult male is 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dl. Creatinine levels higher than 10.0 indicate very severe kidney disease. A measurement above 8.0 will prompt your healthcare provider to run additional tests.
Adult Females. The normal range of creatinine in a healthy adult female is 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dl. Again, creatinine levels higher than 10.0 indicate very severe kidney disease.
Infants. Since creatinine levels are a function of muscle usage and development, the normal range for an infant will start at 0.2 mg/dl and will range up from that point depending on how well developed the infant is. A creatinine level at 2.0 mg/dl or higher in an infant would indicate severe kidney disease or failure.
Individuals with One Kidney. An individual who has had a kidney removed may have a normal creatinine level of 1.8 or 1.9 mg/dl.
Special Circumstances. Very muscular adults may have higher creatinine levels than their less muscular peers. As muscle mass diminishes with age, the elderly may have creatinine levels that are lower than other adults. In any disease that results in muscle wasting (e.g., malnutrition, chronic illnesses, and rapid weight loss), the creatinine level may be low for the individual’s age and gender.

Abnormal Creatinine Levels

1. High Creatinine Levels
Causes: High creatinine levels can be caused by anything that decreases the function of the kidneys. There are acute and chronic causes of changes in the creatinine level. Two of the most significant and common causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes and hypertension. Muscle building can lead to elevated creatinine levels. Chemotherapy drugs are known to cause high creatinine levels. Finally, an individual with a diet high in red meat may have slightly elevated creatinine levels.
Symptoms: Symptoms of kidney disease and elevated creatinine are variable and, in fact, some individuals may not have any symptoms at all. Extreme thirst and tiredness may be early symptoms. Swelling of the extremities and shortness of breath may also be symptoms of a kidney disorder. Mental changes and confusion are usually late symptoms of kidney problems.
Treatments: Treatment of kidney disease as evidenced by a high creatinine level is based on determining the underlying cause and living a generally healthy lifestyle.
Treat the Underlying Condition. First, if your creatinine level is elevated, your healthcare provider will run the lab tests and may repeat them to ensure that the first levels were correct. If hypertension or diabetes is the cause of the problem, your doctor will want to treat these aggressively with medications and monitoring. Catching the problem early will help prevent irreversible kidney damage.
Avoid Smoking and Alcohol. It is critical to stop or reduce smoking and alcohol use. Both of these substances are known to damage blood vessels throughout your body including your kidneys and renal system. Your healthcare provider will undoubtedly recommend that you stop smoking and drinking if your creatinine levels are high.
Eat Right. Proteins in the diet should be limited and should be very high quality. The diet should contain high levels of vitamins (especially A, B2 and C) and low levels of salt – particularly if hypertension is the cause of the elevated creatinine. Your healthcare provider should refer you to a nutritionist to discuss the right diet.
2. Low Creatinine Levels
Causes: Low creatinine levels are typically caused by muscle wasting diseases, chronic liver disease or the normal aging process. A diet very low in protein and pregnancy in women can result in abnormally low creatinine levels. With a low level, there may be no evident symptoms.

Treatments: There are really no specific treatments for low creatinine levels. If the cause is a muscle wasting disease, all treatments are aimed at treating the disease and not the creatinine level. In these cases, the healthcare provider may prescribe steroid medications to help slow muscle breakdown. Low creatinine levels associated with pregnancy typically resolve when the pregnancy is over. Individuals who do not eat enough quality protein will be advised to increase their intake of protein.

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Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Are you being afflicted by kidney disease? So you learn not work, look at the following article to find out how to ensure that the burden on your kidneys minimum, slow the progression of your kidney disease.

The steps you take to keep your kidneys healthy help the rest of your body too. Talk to your health care provider to find out the steps that are right for you.
If you are at risk for kidney disease, the most important steps you can take to keep your kidneys healthy are:
Get your blood and urine checked for kidney disease.
Manage your diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

Tips to help keep your kidneys healthy:

Keep your blood pressure at the target set by your health care provider. This can delay or prevent kidney failure.
If you have diabetes, control your blood glucose level.
Keep your cholesterol levels in the target range.
Take medicines the way your provider tells you to. (Important! Certain blood pressure medicines called ACE inhibitors and ARBs may protect your kidneys. Ask your health care provider for more information.)
Cut back on salt. Aim for less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium each day.
Choose foods that are healthy for your heart: fresh fruits, fresh or frozen vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods.
Limit your alcohol intake.
Be more physically active.
Lose weight if you are overweight.
If you smoke, take steps to quit. Cigarette smoking can make kidney damage worse.
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