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Ayurvedic treatment for nephrotic syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is not a disease in itself rather a group of symptoms indicating damage to the filters of the kidneys. The kidneys filter the blood through a network of blood vessels called nephrons and glomeruli. The blood passes through these filters and the waste and extra fluid get passed down while important substances are preserved within. During nephrotic syndrome, the reverse happens and protein may skip along with the urine.

Nephrotic syndrome is treatable with the help of nephrotic syndrome ayurvedic medicine otherwise it can cause infections and blood clots. The ayurvedic physician might recommend you certain dietary modifications to prevent complications and slow down its progression.

The following are the conditions related to nephrotic syndrome:

  • Too much protein called albumin in the urine
  • Low levels of protein in the blood
  • High levels of fat and cholesterol in the blood
  • Swelling in your legs, feet, ankles, or hands

Who is at the risk of nephrotic syndrome?

Anyone can have nephrotic syndrome, but it is more common in men than in women. If it happens in children, it mostly occurs between the ages of 2 and 6.

What are the causes of nephrotic syndrome?

Nephrotic syndrome is called by conditions that may affect kidneys and the other organs the functioning of which is related to the kidneys. They are believed to be primary and secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome.

Primary causes may affect the kidneys in the first place while secondary affects the kidneys not directly but through some other conditions. For primary and secondary causes both, you need nephrotic syndrome ayurvedic treatment.

The primary causes of nephrotic syndrome may include:

Minimal change disease: It is the main cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. The tissues of the kidneys look relatively normal or fine when examined under a microscope, but there is damage existing. Doctor’s have no idea about what stops the kidneys from functioning properly. The conditions which may potentially cause MCD are infections, use of NSAIDs, allergic reactions, etc.

Membranous nephropathy: During membranous nephropathy, the glomeruli become thickens. There is a possibility of some autoimmune disease or infections triggering membranous nephropathy such as hepatitis B, lupus, cancer, malaria.

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: It is the scarring of the tissues of the kidneys or glomeruli resulting in impaired kidney function. A virus such as HIV or excessive consumption of medicines may manifest as FSGS.

The secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome may include:

  • Diabetes: Elevated levels of blood sugar may cause the blood vessels to get damaged over time. It is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults.
  • Amyloidosis: It happens because of the buildup of substances or proteins called amyloid in the blood.
  • Lupus: It is an immune system disorder that over time can damage the filters of the kidneys.

What can be the signs related to nephrotic syndrome ayurvedic treatment?

The symptoms that may include are:

  • Foamy urine because of albumin presence
  • High fat and cholesterol levels in the blood
  • Swelling of your legs, feet and ankles, hands and face
  • Low levels of albumin in your blood
  • High blood pressure
  • Infections and blood clots in the body
  • Weakness and dizziness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight gain due to fluid retention

What is the ayurvedic approach to curing nephrotic syndrome?

Ayurvedic approach to cure nephrotic syndrome is about making use of herbs and spices to cure the faults in the filtering capacity of the kidneys. This line of treatment is far the best choice because it involves no use of antibiotics which may harm the kidney function. 

The use of rare herbs potentially improves the channels of the kidneys and promotes the capacity of the kidneys to hold on important substance and eliminate the unwanted ones. 

If you want to know how the nephrotic syndrome ayurvedic medicine works, reach us at Karma Ayurveda.

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