Why Should Ayurveda Be The First Choice For Chronic Kidney Disease?
Published on: 2018/05/28
Dr. Pratap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda
Abstract
Ayurveda offers treatment for all stages of different renal problems. At the core of Ayurveda’s success in treating renal problems, or any other ailment for that matter, is customization. Each patient has a unique set of Prakriti, doshic properties, and causative factors – all of which are considered before giving treatment and medicines. This level of customization makes it possible to address the disease with more accuracy.
Interest Category
Chronic kidney disease treatment in Ayurveda, Ayurveda treatments for kidney disease, kidney disease
Kidneys remove extra fluids and waste from your body. Kidneys help to maintain a healthy balance of water, minerals, and salt in your blood. Healthy kidneys filter about a cup of blood every two minutes. Removing extra fluid and waste to make urine is the primary function of the kidneys. Without a right balance of water, minerals, and salt, the nerves and other tissues in your body cannot work normally.
What are the common causes of kidney failure?
Kidney failure is caused by prolonged health problems that may have permanently damaged the kidneys over a period of time. Chronic kidney disease results in kidney failure.
Some of the common causes of kidney failure are:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Autoimmune diseases
- Genetic diseases
- Urinary tract problems
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Drug abuse, prolonged use of antibiotics or painkillers
- Acute renal failure
- Accident or physical damage
What are the symptoms of kidney failure?
Initially, kidney failure may not cause any symptoms. Some common symptoms of kidney failure are:
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Lethargy
- Lack of appetite
- Swelling of body parts
- Not enough urine or frequent urination
- Confusion
- Abnormal heart rhythms
- Muscle cramps
- Rashes and itching
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
Most effective ayurvedic treatment for kidney failure in Humans
Ayurveda provides natural remedies for people with chronic renal failure or kidney problems. The ayurvedic products generally do not have any side effects and can be used along with any other modern medicine. There are many treatments for chronic kidney diseases in Ayurveda
Herbs that are commonly prescribed by Ayurvedic practitioners:
- Varun – Crataeva nurvala
- Punarnava – Boerhavia diffusa
- Gokshur – Tribulus terrestris
- Kaasni – Cichorium intybus
Chronic kidney disease treatment in Ayurveda
Ayurveda helps to treat the following kidney problems such as,
- Kidney stones
- Dialysis
- Kidney failure
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Urinary tract infections
- Chronic renal failure
- Increase in urea and creatinine
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Urethral strictures
- Nephritis
Ayurvedic treatment for dialysis
The herbs like punarnava, varun, gokshura, shirish, which form an essential component of the ayurvedic medicines have the potential to restore the kidney damage without any side effects. Authentic ayurvedic medicines and treatment help to maintain the proper water, salt and mineral balance in the body.
Can Ayurveda reduce creatinine levels?
Creatinine is a chemical waste that is generated from muscle metabolism. Creatinine is produced by creatine. Creatine is an important molecule that produces energy in muscles. Creatinine is transported through bloodstreams to the kidneys. The kidneys filter and dispose creatinine in the urine. High levels of creatinine indicate that your kidneys are not functioning properly.
In Ayurveda, there are various natural medicines that help to reduce the creatinine levels. Ayurvedic medicines are free from chemicals and preservatives. It can be used without any side effects.