Weight Loss in Kidney Failure

If you were diagnosed with Kidney Failure,Many symptoms will occur,like swelling,abnormal urine,fatigue,Loss of appetiite .But do you know kidney failure will cause weight loss?

When a patient's chronic kidney disease has progressed to where the kidneys have minimal to no function at all, chronic renal failure occurs. This means the kidneys work at one-tenth their normal function, according to MedlinePlus. Because this condition affects how your body is able to filter wastes and maintain calcium and potassium balance, your body may not be able to digest foods properly. This can result in weight loss and inability to fully absorb nutrients from food.

Physician Evaluation

Your physician will likely take your weight at each visit. If you are losing weight rapidly, or are overweight, your physician may recommend visiting a registered dietitian in order to tailor a diet specific to your kidney condition, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Creating a meal plan that provides enough calories and avoids minerals that can affect kidney function gives you a guideline on how to eat. If you are losing weight at a rapid pace, your dietitian may recommend increasing your daily caloric intake.

Minerals to Avoid

If you experience chronic renal failure, eating enough calories each day can help to prevent weight loss that can leave you feeling weak. However, there are some foods that should be avoided in those who experience impaired kidney function, according to MedlinePlus. Avoiding these foods and eating foods that place less strain on the kidneys will help you. This includes foods that contain sodium, potassium and phosphorus, which typically are filtered by the kidneys. Your doctor also may restrict your fluid intake because the kidneys filter wastes from fluids.

Foods to Eat

Those who experience chronic renal failure are likely on dialysis, an artificial means to filter wastes from the body. If you utilize dialysis, your physician may recommend a high-protein diet where you consume between eight and 10 ounces of protein each day, according to MedlinePlus. Sources include egg whites, protein powder, fish, poultry and pork. Protein is important for weight-loss prevention because your body uses it to build and repair tissue and prevent muscle loss. Carbohydrates can provide energy if you are feeling weakened as a result of treatments or weight loss.

Considerations

Not all chronic renal failure patients need to maintain their weight. Physicians may recommend certain dietary changes for overweight kidney disease patients. This is because excess weight can lead to changes in the body that place greater demands on the kidneys, according to the American Association of Kidney Patients. In these instances, your doctor may restrict the amount of carbohydrates eaten because these foods impact your blood sugar levels. If your physician recommends a weight loss plan, discuss daily calorie needs and any dietary restrictions you may have.

Prevention

Chronic renal failure is one of the last stages for a person who has kidney disease. Taking steps to lose weight can, in some instances, prevent this from occurring. This is because those with diabetes and high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension -- have an increased risk of experiencing kidney disease, according to the American Association of Kidney Patients. Taking steps to lose weight can help you to prevent the onset of chronic renal disease.

Treatment of Kidney Failure

Kidney Medicine is a good choice to release this symptoms .Do you heard Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy? Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy could become effective more quickly.And Patients just need to do is to lie on the bed for 40 minutes.

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Edema in Kidney Failure

 
As with any condition, learning how to manage and treat the symptoms is an important step to break-free and live a normal healthy life. In the case of renal failure symptoms, there are unfortunately many to contend with, but it is my hope that this post will serve as guide to eliminate one of the most common of them known as: renal failure edema.
Renal failure edema is a renal failure symptom whereby the kidneys are unable to excrete enough fluid, via the urine, to create a healthy internal balance.
There are many pharmaceuticals drugs (diuretics) and alternative therapies that can help improve urine flow and reduce swelling (edema), but the trick is getting the right one for your kidney disease symptom.
Unfortunately many diuretics can cause renal failure, or reduce kidney function as part of their side-effects… Doesn’t make sense does it?
This is not an exhaustive list by any measure, but the following drugs have been implicated with renal failure or decreased renal function: Spironolactone (Aldactone), Chlorothiazide (Diuril, Diuril Sodium), and Triamterene (Dyrenium). I would recommend asking your doctor next time you visit to double check the side effects of the diuretic that he or she has prescribed you. Otherwise, jump online at www.kidney-treatment.org to assess the side effects for yourself; and then bring up any concerns you have with your health care professional.
Note: Diuretic drugs can play a much needed role in the management of kidney disease, especially when a fast and much needed action is required. You just need to play it right, and play it safe.
Option Number 2 (or should it be number 1?)
Thankfully Mother Nature has some answers of her own! She has been busy the last few hundred million years formulating specific plants to provide the same benefits as drugs – the only difference being that there are virtually no side-effects.
That’s not to say you can take any at random, no that is definitely not the case, in fact you have to be just as careful prescribing natural remedies during kidney disease as you do drugs. The only difference is, is that when you select the appropriate plant, the side-effects are always less than the pharmaceutical drugs counterpart.

So What Are The Best Natural Treatment For People With Renal Failure Edema?

Herbal Medicine Tips
In no particular order, here are some of the best herbs to reduce renal edema and improve urination:
Celery seed: the is a fantastic remedy, one of the best, but those categorised with stage 3-5 kidney disease need to avoid it; it may be consumed freely as a part of your diet, but not as a concentrated supplement. The plant is also fantastic at treating gout, rheumatism and urinary tract infections.
Green tea: has been used as a diuretic in China for centuries, and is very safe. Green tea is also beneficial for atherosclerosis, prevention of cancer, high cholesterol, and infections.
Gravel root: a gentle herb used to eliminate excess fluid. Also beneficial for rheumatic conditions, prostatitis, urinary tract infections, and of course kidney stones (hence the name ‘gravel’ root).
Goldenrod: beneficial for both the kidneys and reducing edema, however this herb cannot be used in all stages of kidney disease (avoid in stages 3-5). Goldenrod is also an excellent herb for sinusitis, throat infections, cystitis, and flatulence.
Dandelion leaf (not to be confused with the root): is a well known diuretic for many centuries. This plant needs to be avoided in those with high potassium blood levels (hyperkalemia), and those with gallbladder problems.
Nettle leaf (not to be confused with the root): a great all round herb that is gentle, nutritious and helps heal the kidneys.
Juniper: this herb is excellent for eliminating fluid retention, but like celery seed it needs to avoided in cases where stage 3-5 kidney disease is present; also beneficial for rheumatism, digestion, and cystitis.

Butcher’s broom: This is herb is a great choice in those whose main contributing factor for fluid retention is poor circulation (which is common in renal failure).

Treatment edema in kidney failure

Unhealthy blood is the chief culprit of the damage to renal tissues and root cause of lingering kidney disease. If the blood in the body is heavily contaminated, the organs and tissues where the blood flows through will be damaged. After we find the cause of kidney damage- the unhealthy blood, Clear Blood Pollution Therapy is invented to treat kidney disease fundamentally.

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.

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Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic Syndrome is a collection of symptoms of kidney disease.and this disease always occur in child .

The nephrotic syndrome is not itself a disease. But it can be the first sign of a disease that damages the tiny blood-filtering units (glomeruli) in the kidneys, where urine is made.
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs found in the lower back. They are about the size of a fist. They clean the blood by filtering out excess water and salt and waste products from food. Healthy kidneys keep protein in the blood, which helps the blood soak up water from tissues. But kidneys with damaged filters may let protein leak into the urine. As a result, not enough protein is left in the blood to soak up the water. The water then moves from the blood into body tissues and causes swelling. You may see swelling around your child's eyes, belly, and legs. Your child may urinate less often than usual and may gain weight from the excess water.
To diagnose childhood nephrotic syndrome, the doctor may ask for a urine sample to check for protein. The doctor will dip a strip of chemically treated paper into the urine sample.
Too much protein in the urine will make the paper change color. Or the doctor may ask for a 24-hour collection of urine for a more precise measurement of the protein and other substances in the urine.
The doctor may take a blood sample to see how well the kidneys are removing wastes. Healthy kidneys remove creatinine and urea nitrogen from the blood. If the blood contains high levels of these waste products, some kidney damage may have already occurred. But most children with the nephrotic syndrome do not have permanent kidney damage.

In some cases, the doctor may want to examine a small piece of the child's kidney under a microscope to see if substances there are causing the syndrome. The procedure of collecting a small tissue sample from the kidney is called a biopsy, and it is usually performed with a long needle passed through the skin. The child will be awake during the procedure and receive calming drugs and a local painkiller at the site of the needle entry. General anesthesia is used in the very rare cases where open surgery is required. The child will stay overnight in the hospital to rest and allow the health care team to ensure that no problems occur.

In the end I want to introduce some knowledge about Chinese herbs, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a history of several thousand years up to now .And can make people avoid pain caused by operation .In the aspect of curative effect,TCM can treat disease in root.And will not relapse.

I know a therapy treat CKD in TCM.It named Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy,this therapy could let herbs enter you kidneys directly through skin .And the treatment progress only 40 minutes every time.And you just need lie down on the bed for 40 minutes.

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Polycystic Kidney Disease Prognosis and PKD prevention

Polycystic kidney disease or PKD is a condition in which cysts form in the kidneys. Eventually, if allowed to grow and multiply, these cysts can stop the kidneys from doing the vital job of filtering waste from the blood.
There are two forms of PKD, both of which are genetic. In the more common form of the disease, autosomal dominant PKD, a parent who has the disease has a 50-percent chance of passing the disease to his or her offspring. To date, two different genes have been identified as causing ADPKD.
The great majority – 85 percent – have a mutation on chromosome 16. This is known as the PKD1 gene. The other 15 percent have a mutation on chromosome 4 known as PKD2. The impact of a PKD1 mutation often strikes earlier than PKD2 and is more severe.
In the rarer form of the disease, autosomal recessive PKD, both parents have to be carriers of an abnormal gene and pass them to the child. There is a 25-percent chance of the child then developing the disease.

PKD Prognosis

When PKD first begins to develop, there may be no symptoms. As the disease progresses, affected individuals will first experience high blood pressure, pain or a heaviness in the back, sides or abdomen. From there, they may develop urinary tract infections, kidney stones and hematuria (blood in the urine).
The symptoms change as the cysts develop and grow. In some cases, cysts can then begin to develop in other organs, primarily the liver. If not cared for properly, PKD can also bring on more severe cardiovascular complications including aneurysm and mitral valve prolapse.
Gastrointestinal complications such as diverticulitis (development of pouches in the colon) are a risk as well.
About half of people with PKD go on to experience kidney failure and may need to turn to dialysis or even a transplant.

PKD Prevention

Because PKD is genetic, it cannot be prevented, but you may be able to reduce the risk of passing on the disease or preventing the disease from progressing.
If you have PKD or a family history of the disease, a genetic counselor may be able to perform genetic testing and work with you to determine the risk of passing the disease onto your child.
If you have been tested and carry the genetic mutation, early steps to protect your kidneys and keep them healthy can prevent the disease from progressing and becoming dangerous.
First and foremost, blood pressure should be kept under control. High blood pressure is one of the first identifiable characteristics of the disease and can start the downward spiral of additional complications.
Diet is also key to preventing PKD from worsening. One major recommendation is to control salt intake. The kidneys are responsible for filtering fluids from the body and excess sodium can cause fluids to build up. When the kidneys are struggling to work properly, sodium and fluids build up more easily and cause blood pressure to rise.
Regular exercise and reducing stress will also go a long way to keeping PKD from progressing.

PKD treatments

Many person want to find out a  Treatment instead kidney transplant and dialysis.Because these therapy have a high risk.There are many alternative treatment in Kidney Hospital China,like Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy,Blood Pollution Therapy and so on.These therapy could restore kidney damage naturally.

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Protein in urine and Diabetic Nephropathy

Protein in urine show that your kidneys have had a big damage.And the main damaged  part is glomerulus.Follow me and learn more about protein in urine and Diabetic Nephropathy.

Large amounts of protein in urine is called proteinuria in clinical. As we know kidneys plays a significant role in filtering wastes out of our body and keep nutrient substances in our body. Protein molecules are large in size and can not get through the glomerular filtration membrane, so they are kept in our body. However, for Diabetic Nephropathy patients, as their filtration membrane is damaged, large amounts of protein get out of their body along with urine. This is the general process how protein get into urine.
There are two methods for Diabetic Nephropathy sufferers to reduce protein in urine：
1. Limit protein intake. If there are less protein, protein in urine will reduce therewith. Some patients may avoid ingest protein in their daily life so as to reduce protein in urine. However, this is a totally wrong idea. Protein is the necessary substance in our body, and without enough protein, people will suffer from some diseases easily such as swelling, anemia, mental problem and weight loss.
2. Repair damaged glomerular filtration membrane. It is very the damaged glomerular filtration membrane makes protein are leaked, so once damaged filtration membrane get repaired, protein will stop being leaked. Consequently, protein in urine reduces.

Treatments

Do you know what is the most main cause of kidney disease? A study shows that the polluted blood is the chief culprit of kidney disease.So the experts of kidney disease created a new therapy named Blood Pollution Therapy.The therapy will clear the polluted blood totally .

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Causes and Treatments of Kidney Disease in Children

It is so sad if a family have a baby that diagnosed .I think every family will care what will cause kidney disease in children so that could pay more attention to these things and avoid kidney disease in children.In other hand If your family have a baby have kidney disease.Don't lose hope .I think If you can find a efficient therapy for the disease will be have a good result in someday.Early find and early treatment is essential for kidney disease and as well for other diseases.

When parents first hear their child has kidney disease, they may wonder what they could have done to prevent it. These feelings are common. In most cases, however, there is no way anyone could know their child would get kidney disease and usually nothing that could have been done to stop it. Focusing on what can be done now, such as getting proper treatment, following doctor’s advice, working with your child’s healthcare team and learning all you can about the disease are the best ways to help your child after the diagnosis.
Below are details about some of the common causes of kidney disease in children and the popular treatments. Children’s kidney problems typically stem from one of the following:

Birth defects and blockages

Infections of the urinary tract
Diseases of the kidney itself
Less common, sickle cell anemia and lupus can damage a child’s kidneys, as can a serious accident or fall.
Birth defects and blockages
In most cases, children with kidney disease are born with problems in their urinary tract. The urinary tract is made up of the:
kidneys—organs that filter blood and produce urine
ureters—tubes where urine travels down from the kidneys to the bladder
bladder—sac that holds urine until elimination
urethra—tube that eliminates urine from the bladder out of the body
Some children are born with a condition that causes the urethra to narrow or become blocked (posterior urethral valve obstruction). This prevents urine from leaving the body. Surgery is usually done to clear the blockage. Long-term treatment may include medication and additional surgery, if necessary.
Another kidney disease, called fetal hydronephrosis, can happen while the child is in the womb, during infancy or in childhood. In this case, there is a narrowing or enlargement of one or both of the kidneys. Surgery may be needed, although, mild cases may clear up without it. If fetal hydronephrosis is diagnosed during pregnancy, the doctor will check the unborn baby often to see if the condition is getting worse. Sometimes, doctors will insert a small tube into the unborn baby’s swollen bladder and drain off urine in order to protect the baby’s health.
Today, ultrasound allows doctors to see a baby’s kidneys while still in the womb. Many kidney problems can be diagnosed using ultrasound including: fetal hydronephrosis, cysts or tumors, abnormal kidney position, the absence of one or both kidneys and more. With this early diagnosis tool, doctors have the opportunity to treat the child as soon as possible.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)

An infant or child develops a urinary tract infection (UTI) when bacteria get into the urinary tract. Normally, urine contains no bacteria, but sometimes bacteria from the skin around the genitals and rectum travel into the urinary tract. When only the bladder is involved, the condition is known as cystitis. When the kidneys are involved as well, the UTI is known aspyelonephritis, a more serious infection that can lead to scarring and permanent kidney damage.
Urinary tract infections are usually easy to diagnose in older children and adults. Symptoms include frequent, painful urination and urine that appears cloudy or bloody. If the UTI involves the kidneys, fever and back pain may also occur.
It is more difficult to diagnose a UTI in an infant or toddler. They may exhibit symptoms such as being cranky or weighing less than expected for their age. Sometimes an infant with a UTI will throw up or have loose bowel movements. Youngsters may experience abdominal pain, run low-grade fevers or wet the bed.
To diagnose a UTI, a urine sample is taken to check for the growth of bacteria. If the child is given antibiotics, relief usually begins within 12 to 24 hours of treatment. If the UTI affects the kidneys, intravenous medications may be necessary, requiring the child to be hospitalized.
After treatment, the doctor will collect another urine sample to determine if the medication has gotten rid of the infection. Since UTIs tend to come back again, the doctor may want your child to be tested on a regular basis.

Reflux disorder and UTIs

Reflux is often diagnosed after a child has a UTI. It occurs when urine goes back up from the bladder to the kidney. This is due to a defect of the “valves” between the ureters and the bladder. Reflux can cause an infection to spread to the kidneys. This can be serious and may lead to kidney damage. About 50% of infants and 30% of older children with UTIs will suffer from reflux disorder.
Sometimes, surgery is done to correct reflux disorder, but most children are treated with antibiotics. Children diagnosed with reflux disorder usually recover after treatment. Typically, they do not have relapses. If kidney damage occurs, however, the child may get high blood pressure later in life. If one kidney is damaged, the risk of getting high blood pressure is 10%. If both kidneys have been injured, the risk rises to 20%. Most children with reflux disorders do well and do not experience kidney damage.

Diseases of the kidneys: nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome usually occurs in children aged 6 months to 5 years, although, it can occur in people of any age. Boys are two times more likely to suffer from nephrotic syndrome than girls. Nephrotic syndrome occurs when the kidneys are diseased and unable to keep protein from leaking into the urine. It often appears for the first time after a child has had a cold or infection.
The cause of nephrotic syndrome is unknown. Many researchers are working to determine its cause and develop treatments. Today, nephrotic syndrome is typically treated with prednisone, and most children improve with its use. Sometimes doctors prescribe immunosuppressive medications. Whichever medication your doctor chooses, your child will be monitored closely and get periodic blood tests.
After treatment and recovery, a child may have a relapse, especially after coming down with another cold. The child should be carefully monitored at home so steps may be taken to get treatment. Although there is no cure for nephrotic syndrome, most children do well with treatment, and many “outgrow” the disease by the time they reach their teens. Even when a child has frequent episodes, if he responds well to treatment then permanent kidney damage is not likely.

The outlook for children with kidney disease has improved greatly in the last 30 years, in both quality of life and long-term outcomes. Dialysis techniques for children have improved and so has pediatric kidney transplantation. Early diagnosis of kidney disease decreases life-threatening complications, boost healthy development and may delay the disease’s progression.

Treatments

Traditional Chinese Medicine will control the disease got worse.And will make the children site up and take notice gradually.Do you heard Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy .This therapy don't have any uncomfortable feeling in the treatment progress for children.And this therapy can make the herbs enter kidneys directly from skin.In other word it will see results right away.

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