What Is Kidney Failure?
Your kidneys filter your blood and remove toxins from your body. Your kidneys send toxins to your bladder. Your body later removes toxins during urination. Kidney failure refers to partial or complete loss of renal function. Your body becomes overloaded with toxins. This can lead to kidney failure and even be life-threatening if it’s left untreated.
Causes of Kidney Failure
Causes of chronic kidney failure
Diabetes,leading cause of chronic kidney failure
High blood pressure
Glomerulonephritis, in which the filtering units of the kidneys are inflamed
Genetic kidney disease like polycystic kidney disease (PKD), Alport Syndrome
Pyelonephritis, recurrent kidney infection
Prolonged urinary tract obstruction due to enlarged prostate,kidney stones and some cancers
Vesicoureteral reflux, a condition which can cause urine to back up into kidneys
Causes of acute kidney failure
Conditions that slow blood flow to your kidneys such as heart disease, liver failure, severe burn….
Direct damage to your kidneys
Urine drainage tubes become blocked and wastes can not leave your body through urine
Symptoms of Kidney Failure
changes in urination
The patients may have more or less urine than usual, urgent urination,changes in urine colors. Foamy urine results from
excess protein in urine. Cola-colored urine occurs when their is loss of red blood cells in urine.
swelling of your legs, ankles, and feet from retention of fluids caused by the failure of your kidneys to eliminate water waste
unexplained shortness of breath
high blood presure
excessive drowsiness or fatigue
persistent nausea
confusion
pain or pressure in your chest
seizures
skin disorders
anemia
a coma
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of kidney failure includes:
Urinalysis and Urine Volume Measurements
for abnormal protein or sugar that spills into the urine.
Blood Samples
for blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine (Cr).
Imaging
Ultrasounds, MRI, and CT scans provide images of the kidneys themselves, along with the urinary tract.
Kidney Tissue Sample
Tissue samples are examined for abnormal deposits, scarring, or infectious organisms.
Treatments
Superfine Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy
Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is a featured therapy for kidney failure.It is an external therapy based on traditional Chinese herbal medicine.Firstly,Micro-Chinese medicine can dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation,which can improve micro-circulation in kidneys and provide more nutrients for the impaired nephrons. Secondly,Micro-Chinese medicine has anti-inflammation function and it can suppress inflammatory response in kidneys.Moreover,it can help anti-coagulation and anti-thrombosis.All in all,Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can stop fibrosis of kidney tissues and prevent progressive renal function deterioration.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy is a systemic therapy,which combines Chinese medicines, western medicines and advanced blood purification technique together. The ultimate purpose of immunotherapy is to help adjust the abnormal immune system and recover the body’s self-healing system in body. The treatment process of immunotherapy in treating kidney failure include six treatment steps:scientific tests,blocking immune reaction,immune tolerance, immune regulation, immune protection and immune clearance. If you are wondering more detailed information about each treatment step.
Medicated Bath
Medicated bath is an external therapy for kidney failure.Our skin is an important excretory organ.When medicated bath is performed,it can open the pores.Some wastes will be filtered out of body through the pores and also some useful substances will enter body.These substances can provide important nutrients for repairing impaired nephrons and improving renal function.
Blood Detoxifying and Purifying Therapy
In kidney failure, high levels of toxins and wastes accumulate in blood, which can further damage kidneys and result in a host of problems. Blood purification can purify blood and remove wastes and toxins from body.
The above are major treatment options for kidney failure. Based on your condition, the treatment plan often involves different treatments. You can chat with our online medical professional and get to know a tailored treatment plan based on your condition.