Is Chronic Kidney Diseasethe same as Nephrotic Syndrome?
What is Nephrotic Syndrome?
Nephrotic Syndrome
(NS) is a group of signs and symptoms caused by damage to the kidney's
filtering units, known as glomeruli. As blood flows through the kidneys, the
glomeruli filter it, separating what the body needs from what it doesn't. Blood
protein (mostly albumin) is prevented from soaking into the urine by healthy
glomeruli. Nephrotic Syndrome is caused by damaged glomeruli, which enable too
much blood protein to escape the body.
Ayurveda can cure the
condition of Nephrotic Syndrome by working on the reversal of the cause of the
problem. When the problem occurs due to diabetes, hypertension, etc., the main
thing is to control the cause first. Because without treatment of these
symptoms, it is not possible to cure the health of the kidney.
In the Ayurvedic
treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome, the main focus is the treatment with
herbal medicines. In a few cases, the patient needs Panchakarma therapy
additionally when symptoms are complicated, and protein level is high.
How is Nephrotic Syndrome Diagnosed?
- Urinalysis is a test that determines how much protein
is in the urine.
- Creatinine, albumin, cholesterol, and various other
variables are measured to rule out other possible reasons.
- The Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) estimates kidney
function by combining blood creatinine and urine protein levels.
- A kidney biopsy is a procedure in which a small part of
the kidney is examined under a microscope.
- Renal Ultrasound or CT scan may be used to examine the
kidneys more closely.
What are the Symptoms of Nephrotic Syndrome?
Patients with NS frequently encounter the following
symptoms:
•
High protein levels in the urine (sometimes known as "spilling
protein").
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Low blood protein owing to urine incontinence or spillage.
•
Urine with a foamy consistency.
•
Swelling, usually around the eyes, feet, and hands, with pitting edema on
occasion.
•
Water retention causes weight gain.
•
High blood pressure that is frequent
• High blood cholesterol levels can occur from time to time.
What Causes Nephrotic Syndrome?
Nephrotic Syndrome is
of two types "primary" and "secondary."
·
Primary
Nephrotic Syndrome
The primary disorders that damage the kidney's filtering
function are the most common causes of Nephrotic Syndrome. Some of these
causes-
o
Minimal Change Disease
(MCD) is the most common type in children.
o
Focal Segmental
Glomerulosclerosis is a type of glomerulosclerosis that affects cause this Syndrome.
o
Membranous Nephropathy
(MN) is the most frequent type of kidney disease in adults.
o
Glomerular Diseases.
·
Secondary
Nephrotic Syndrome
An underlying cause or condition is linked to secondary NS. If
you have been diagnosed with one of the following below, you may have secondary
Nephrotic Syndrome:
o
Vasculitis is a kind
of lupus.
o
Hepatitis, HIV, CMV,
and other infections
o
Diabetes is a
metabolic condition.
o
Lymphoma is a type of
cancer.
o
Amyloidosis
o
Thrombosis of the
Renal Veins
o
Constrictive
Pericarditis in Heart Failure
o
Toxins, medications,
and IV drug abuse
Who Gets Nephrotic Syndrome?
Although primary NS is
a very uncommon disorder, it can affect anyone. NS is one of the most common
causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), accounting for 12% of adult kidney
failure and 20% of kidney failure in children.
•
Nephrotic Syndrome may
affect adults and children of both sexes and any race.
•
Every year, 3 out of
every 100,000 adults are diagnosed with primary NS.
•
Males are more likely
than females to be diagnosed with NS.
•
The most frequent
primary NS disease is FSGS.
•
In adult Caucasian
patients, MN is the most frequent primary NS disease.
How is Nephrotic Syndrome Treated?
It is important to see
a kidney specialist regularly to monitor kidney function, degree of
proteinuria, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Many different herbs that
rejuvenate the immune system can also be considered.
Your nephrologist may
also recommend:
·
Administering diuretics
anda low salt diet that helps to control edema
·
Anticoagulants to
prevent blood clots
·
Statins to lower the
cholesterol level
·
Maintaining a healthy
diet: This might include different amounts of protein and fluid intake
according to the doctor's recommendations.
·
A healthy diet
consists of low salt with emphasis on fruits and vegetables that are also low
in saturated fat and cholesterol.
·
A low salt diet helps
in relieving swelling.
·
Exercising
·
Not smoking
·
Vitamins
The most important
aspect of Ayurvedic treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome is that
it focuses on reversing the problem's root cause. When it comes to diabetes,
hypertension, or other secondary causes, the most important thing is to keep the
primary cause under control. The use of herbal remedies is the main emphasis of
Ayurvedic treatment for Nephrotic Syndrome.
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