Homeopathy Treatment for Chronic Renal Failure
Chronic Renal Failure/Chronic Kidney Disease/CRF/CKD
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem and is now recognized as a common condition that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and chronic renal failure (CRF).
It is the slow progressive loss of kidney function over the span of years, resulting in permanent kidney failure. Chronic kidney disease is common and may go undiagnosed until the process is far advanced and renal failure is on the horizon.
Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they are no longer capable of adequately removing fluids and wastes from the body or of maintaining the proper level of certain kidney-regulated chemicals in the bloodstream.
Chronic kidney failure is irreversible, and will eventually lead to total kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
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Stages of CRF
| Stage | Description | GFR ml/min/1.73m2 |
| 1 | Slight kidney damage with normal or increased filtration | More than 90 |
| 2 | Mild decrease in kidney function | 60-89 |
| 3 | Moderate decrease in kidney function | 30-59 |
| 4 | Severe decrease in kidney function | 15-29 |
| 5 | Kidney failure | Less than 15 (or dialysis) |
GFR refers to glomerular filtration rate i.e. the output of the kidneys.
Causes and Symptoms
Kidney failure is triggered by disease or a hereditary disorder in the kidneys. Both kidneys are typically affected. The most common causes of chronic kidney failure include:
- Diabetes. Diabetes mellitus (DM), both insulin dependent (IDDM) and non-insulin dependent (NIDDM), occurs when the body cannot produce and/or use insulin, the hormone necessary for the body to process glucose. Long-term diabetes may cause the glomeruli, the filtering units located in the nephrons of the kidneys, to gradually lose functioning.
- Glomerulonephritis. Glomerulonephritis is a chronic inflammation of the glomeruli, or filtering units of the kidney. Certain types of glomerulonephritis are treatable, and may only cause a temporary disruption of kidney functioning.
- Hypertension. High blood pressure is unique in that it is both a cause and a major symptom of kidney failure. The kidneys can become stressed and ultimately sustain permanent damage from blood pushing through them at an excessive level of pressure over a long period of time.
Less common causes are:-
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Reflux nephropathy
- kidney stones, and
- Prostate disease.
- kidney cancer
- Reflux nephropathy,
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Amyloidosis
- Sickle cell anemia
- Alport syndrome and oxalosis
Stages
All individuals with a Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 for 3 months are classified as having chronic kidney disease, irrespective of the presence or absence of kidney damage.
The loss of protein in the urine is regarded as an independent marker for worsening of renal function and cardiovascular disease. Hence, British guidelines append the letter “P” to the stage of chronic kidney disease if there is significant protein loss.
Stages 1
Slightly diminished function: Kidney damage with normal or relatively high GFR (>90 mL/min/1.73 m2). Kidney damage is defined as pathologic abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test or imaging studies.
Stages 2
Mild reduction in GFR (60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2) with kidney damage: Kidney damage is defined as pathologic abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test or imaging studies.
Stages 3
Moderate reduction in GFR (30-59 mL/min/1.73 m2): British guidelines distinguish between stage 3A (GFR 45-59) and stage 3B (GFR 30-44) for purposes of screening and referral.
Stages 4
Severe reduction in GFR (15-29 mL/min/1.73 m2) Preparation for renal replacement therapy.
Stages 5
Established kidney failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2, or permanent renal replacement therapy (RRT) .
Signs and Symptoms
Early symptoms such as those of slower onset chronic kidney failure:
- Fatigue
- Restlessness
- Reduced urine
Total lack of urine
Uremia – an increase in waste products in the blood; causes various symptoms of uremia:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Confusion
- Seizures
- Coma
Diagnosis
In many CKD patients, previous renal disease or other underlying diseases are already known. A small number presents with CKD of unknown cause. In these patients, a cause is occasionally identified retrospectively.
Homeopathic Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure
Homeopathy stimulates the immune system of the patient to perform normal functions and in this way the damaged kidneys start functioning normally. In comparison to lifelong treatment with allopathic medicines homeopathic medicines can be stopped in 2 to 5 years depending on the severity and underlying cause of the disease.
Damaged Kidneys cannot be repaired with the allopathic treatment. Modern medicine try to facilitate the bodily waste products to pass out by the process of dialysis through artificial or by transplanted natural kidney. Though Homeopathy does not provide any substitute (dialysis or new Kidney) for any organ (Kidney) but it can revive the damaged organ.
Patient has to spend Rs.5000 to 20000/- per month exclusively on allopathic medicines. Expanses of hospital, fee and investigations are superfluous. In contrast homeopathic treatment is very economical.
Homeopathic treatment not only repairs the damaged kidneys but side by side it helps in maintaining the normal blood sugar level and blood pressure.
Kidney patients of any stage should start homeopathic treatment earliest possible for avoiding passing into the complete renal damage. Patients who are on dialysis can get rid of the frequent dialysis by taking homeopathic treatment.
Patients who are waiting for renal transplantation should start homeopathic treatment which can stop the urgent need of kidney donor which means nothing is too late for homeopathic treatment.
From the extensive study conducted at CCRH (Central council of research in Homeopathy, New Delhi) concluded that Homoeopathy with its individualized therapeutic approach including the psychological aspect of the patients goes a long way not only in a better recovery of Renal Failure but also in minimizing the number of cases proceeding to Hemo-Dialysis and Renal Transplant and overcoming effectively the complications of chronic dialysis therapy.
Prevention
Some ways to help prevent or slow down the onset of chronic renal failure include:
- Monitoring blood pressure regularly
- Taking treatment for chronic diseases such as diabetes, lupus, and hypertension
- Avoid smoking – for people with diabetes, smoking can speed up the damage to the small blood vessels in the body
- Not abusing over-the-counter medications
- Getting treatment for urinary tract infections or any type of urinary problems as soon as possible
- Reducing autoimmunity activity
Diet
- Have Limiting fluids
- Eating a low-protein diet (this may be recommended)
- Restricting salt, potassium, phosphorous, and other electrolytes
- Getting enough calories if you are losing weight