Can CKD improve?

Although it is tough to reverse chronic kidney disease, you can still get better with the right treatment approach at the right time. Chronic kidney disease, which is associated with an increased risk of mortality, is becoming prevalent over the decades. Once CKD has developed, the glomerular filtration rate declines at a considerable rate if lifestyle changes and a diet is followed relentlessly.

 

Early detection and treatment can significantly help slow down the progression of chronic kidney disease. Most patients have it but don’t know about it. If you are at the risk of developing this condition, ask your doctor about urine and blood tests to help detect it. Once you know you have chronic kidney disease, follow these steps to help improve chronic kidney disease:

• Carefully follow your treatment plan and options, which include taking medications on time, having regular blood and urine tests, controlling the risk factors, etc. You can always take ayurvedic treatment to get better without dialysis.
• It's important to keep your hypertension under control. For this, the National Kidney Foundation has shared a lot of information about the DASH diet. A DASH diet is low in salt and high in potassium and calcium. It emphasizes consuming low-fat dairy products instead of a fat-rich diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables that are low in phosphorus and potassium be suited for different stages of CKD. Avoid dark-colored soda or drinks. Everyone has a different potassium requirement at this time.
• At stage 3 CKD, you may be advised to limit phosphorus-rich foods such as dark-sodas, dairy products, processed foods, etc. Unhealthy or damaged filters may not allow excess phosphorus to be eliminated out, so a low phosphorus diet is suggested. As too much phosphorus starts to pile up, it leads to calcium loss from the bones and ultimately weakening of the bones. Phosphate binders are suggested to some patients for preventing phosphorus from building in.
• During kidney disease, the parathyroid glands become hyperactive, leading to arthritis or skin disease. Taking vitamin D (if suggested by your dietitian) will help subdue the overproduction of hormones released by the PTH glands.
• Avoid taking painkillers, such as drugs that contain caffeine, aspirin, and acetaminophen. Combination agents have been linked to the risk of kidney disease. Drugs that have acetaminophen alone can also be dangerous to your kidneys, though little. They pose a threat to the kidneys by causing interstitial nephritis. It has been observed that 7-10 tablets or capsules of acetaminophen alone can damage the kidneys within five years. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs containing ibuprofen, or naproxen sodium, can harm the kidneys, but only if the kidneys are already under pressure. Dehydration, high blood pressure, low blood flow, diabetes puts the kidneys at risk or stress. If you stay hydrated or keep your blood pressure and sugar under control, you are under the safe shed.
• In order to prevent the progression of CKD, your dietician would suggest a diet that is low in protein. Too much protein in your diet can create pressure on the filters. Over time, this pressure damage the filtres, which can leak protein into the urine. This leakage, over time, further damages the kidneys and their filters.
• If you diabetes, make sure you reach blood sugar goals by following a diet and taking medications as recommended by your doctor.
• If you have anemia, make sure you consume foods that are good for your kidneys and also promote RBCs production. Chronic kidney disease patients often suffer anemia because their kidneys cannot produce enough of the hormone called erythropoietin. Iron supplements, if suited, can be prescribed to you. Hyperparathyroidism can also worsen your health.
• Watch for your weight. Obesity is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, and chronic kidney disease. To cut down fat from your diet, stop consuming fried foods and unhealthy fats. Consult a dietician to get helped. Start an exercise program if you want to work on your weight. You can also begin by walking for at least 30 minutes a day or three times a week. Exercise is a great way to keep your weight in check and improve overall health.
• Quit smoking and alcohol as they are going to trouble your heart and kidney function.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease