Ayurvedic Medicines for Nephrotic Syndrome |Kidney failure -Dr. Puneet Dhawan

Nephrotic Syndrome is a condition of kidney disease that causes kidneys to excrete too much protein (more than 3.5 grams a day), due to the damage to a cluster of small vessels (glomeruli) in kidneys, that filters waste and excess water from the blood. Both Adults and Children can get affected by Nephrotic Syndrome.

Ayurveda believes in the balancing of the three doshas. Any vitiation in any of the three doshas results into health issues/Diseases. Nephrotic Syndrome, in particular, is caused due to the impairment of the pitta dosha. Ayurvedic Medicines for Nephrotic Syndrome include medications for normalizing pitta dosha

CAUSES OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

There might be such conditions in the body that affects only the kidneys. These are referred to as the Primary causes of Nephrotic Syndrome by the doctors.

There might also be such conditions that affect the other organs of the body and also the kidneys consequently. Such conditions are referred to as the Secondary cause of Nephrotic Syndrome, by the doctors.

Some of the conditions that damage the Kidneys are:

• Minimal Change Disease: It is the main reason behind the Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

• Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis or FSGS: It’s a disease that scars the glomeruli and is one of the primary reasons for Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults.

• Membranous Nephropathy: In this condition, the membranes of the glomeruli thicken, resulting in impaired kidney functions and Nephrotic Syndrome.

• Diabetes: It is the most common secondary cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults known as Diabetic Nephropathy.

• Lupus: It is a chronic disease of the immune system that damages the kidneys resulting into Nephrotic Syndrome.

COMPLICATIONS OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

If it goes untreated, Nephrotic Syndrome might also lead to other serious problems like:

·         Infections such as pneumonia and meningitis because of the loss of infection-fighting proteins from the body called immunoglobulin’s.

·         Due to excessive protein loss through urine, the body loses the ability to prevent clots.

·         High Cholesterol and triglycerides.

·         High blood pressure.

·         Kidney failure.

AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

The treatments include medications to regulate pitta dosha, and Ayurvedic Medicines for Nephrotic Syndrome. Ayurveda, with its all-around treatment methodologies, has proved itself to be the most appropriate, effective and permanent solution to all the existing health issues, by working on the root cause. 

• ·         The herbs that proved to be Ayurvedic Medicine for Nephrotic Syndrome are Giloy, Haldi, Nagarmutha, Chirayata, Devdaru, Shunthi, Gokshura, Punarva, Chitrak, Kutki, piplamool, etc.

• ·         Dietary changes include adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet

• ·         Increased water intake

• ·         Include proteins in your diet

• ·         Avoid saturated fats and Trans fats like fried foods, Ice creams, poultry with skin, fatty meats.

• ·         Increase the intake of unsaturated fats like olive oil, canola oil, peanut butter, avocados, nuts, and fishes. Consume low-fat desserts.

• ·         Limit sodium intake as increased intake might raise the patient’s blood pressure and further worsen their swelling. Also avoid salty foods including canned foods, cheese, hamburger, condiments, processed meats etc.

• ·         Consume fruits such as apples, strawberries, citrus fruits and vegetables like carrots and celery, that can help the body to protect and improve kidney functions.