Generally speaking,dialysis is the quickest way to clear part of the toxin out of body.It can take over part of native kidney function and it does clear away creatinine temporarily. However, it cannot treat kidney disease and recover the damaged glomerulus. Since the patient's kidney function is damaged, these toxin can't be expelled out of his/her body, so they accumulate and deposite in the patient's body, including the micromolecule toxin(such as creatinine, blood urea and uric acid), the middlemolecule toxin(such as the Cys-C and PTH) and the macromolecule toxin(such as the HCY, RBP and the BMG). However, dialysis is only able to discharge a part of micromolecule toxin, it can clear away the middle molecule toxin and the macromolecule toxin. With so much toxins in body, it easy to catch heart failure. Dialysis also causes many side effects, such as fatigue, muscle cramps, itchy skin and infection. What's more, dialysis has bad impacts on heart, almost half of dialysis patients died from heart problem.
If you are a PKD patient,which means that there are mutiple cysts on your kidneys,so your kidneys have been damaged.PKD It is a kind of heteromorphosis of the renal tubular epithelial cells, you know, the renal tubular is the place where the crude urine is reabsorbed.Once there are cysts, the crude urine cannot come through the renal tubular smoothly and will be detained there .what's more, the epithelial cells secreting the fluid inner the cysts will cause the cysts growing bigger and bigger.Then you will have high blood pressure and pain in the waist.Besides, proteinuria and Urine occult blood maybe occure.At last,once the cysts burst ,the fluid flows out and then it will caused infection in kidneys and you will feel pain, then your kidney function will be damaged gradually.
Friday, April 29, 2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
You May Need Dialysis If Diabetes Damages Your Kidneys
One cause of kidney failure is diabetes mellitus, a condition characterised
by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. Over time, the high levels of sugar in the
blood damage the millions of tiny filtering units within each kidney. This
eventually leads to kidney failure.
Although kidney damage can sometimes be prevented or delayed, some people with diabetes may need dialysis if their kidneys fail.
How Can Diabetes Avoid Dialysis?
Stem cell therapy is to inject healthy stem cells into your body. The damaged kidneys can release cytokines to draw those stem cells to the injured parts. And then they will be divided into new renal cells to work. From this point of view, stem cell therapy can help you restore part kidney function; on the other hand, stem cell therapy is not suitable for all dialysis patients, for example, patients without kidney function. It is likely for dialysis patients to lose all their kidney function after years of dialysis. In such case, their kidneys can not release cytokines and then stem cells can not reach kidneys to differentiate.
It is important to set up a good blood environment. Since dialysis cannot remove the middle and macromolecular wastes, patients should look for alternative treatments. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Medicated Bath and Hot Compress Therapy can be the best options before using stem cell therapy.
Although kidney damage can sometimes be prevented or delayed, some people with diabetes may need dialysis if their kidneys fail.
How Can Diabetes Avoid Dialysis?
Stem cell therapy is to inject healthy stem cells into your body. The damaged kidneys can release cytokines to draw those stem cells to the injured parts. And then they will be divided into new renal cells to work. From this point of view, stem cell therapy can help you restore part kidney function; on the other hand, stem cell therapy is not suitable for all dialysis patients, for example, patients without kidney function. It is likely for dialysis patients to lose all their kidney function after years of dialysis. In such case, their kidneys can not release cytokines and then stem cells can not reach kidneys to differentiate.
It is important to set up a good blood environment. Since dialysis cannot remove the middle and macromolecular wastes, patients should look for alternative treatments. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, Medicated Bath and Hot Compress Therapy can be the best options before using stem cell therapy.
Monday, April 25, 2016
How Diabetes Affects the Kidneys and How You Eat
Sometimes at a later stage, so much protein is lost from the blood that water from the blood moves into the body tissues and causes swelling (edema). After a number of years, the kidneys' filters can become so damaged by diabetes that the kidneys fail.
Damage to nerves. Diabetes can also damage the nerves in many parts of the body. When the bladder is affected, it may be difficult to pass urine. The pressure from urine building up in the bladder can damage the kidneys.
Infections. The urine of people with diabetes has a high sugar content. This encourages the growth of bacteria and kidney infections may occur. People with diabetes must take special care to avoid infections and have them treated immediately.
How Much Can You Eat?
Check the serving sizes on nutrition labels -- they may be smaller than you think. Eat only the amount of food in your diabetes meal plan. Extra calories lead to extra fat and pounds.
Don't skip meals, though. Eat them, as well as snacks, at regular times every day.
What Is the TLC(Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) Diet for Diabetes
- Limit fat to 25%-35% of your total daily calories.
- Get no more than 7% of your daily calories from saturated fat, 10% or less from polyunsaturated fats, and up to 20% from monounsaturated fats (like plant oils or nuts).
- Keep carbs to 50%-60% of your daily calories.
- Aim for 20-30 grams of fiber each day.
- Allow 15% to 20% of your daily calories for protein.
- Cap cholesterol at less than 200 milligrams per day.
Diabetes: How to Prevent Kidney Damage
People with diabetes and kidney disease do worse overall than people with kidney disease alone. This is because people with diabetes tend to have other long-standing medical conditions, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood vessel disease (atherosclerosis). People with diabetes also are more likely to have other kidney-related problems, such as bladder infections and nerve damage to the bladder.
There are special treatments (including proper food choices and medications) which may help to delay kidney failure. It is necessary to start these treatments as soon as your doctor notices any of the early signs or risk factors. Therefore, you should stay in close touch with your doctor.
There are many things you can do to help prevent kidney damage:
- Have your urine, blood and blood pressure checked regularly by your doctor
- Maintain good control of your blood sugar
- Control high blood pressure (less than 130/80* on most readings)
- Stop smoking
- Exercise regularly
- Make the proper food choices
- Avoid excess alcohol
- See your doctor if you think you have a bladder infection
- Get enough sleep
- Ask your doctor about any new developments in the treatment of diabetes
Kidney Dialysis: What Can and Can't to Eat
Kidney dialysis is a life-support treatment that uses a special machine to
filter harmful wastes, salt, and excess fluid from your blood. That restores the
blood to a normal, healthy balance. Dialysis replaces many of the kidneys
important functions.
Kidney dialysis is a necessary treatment for people with end-stage kidney disease or permanent kidney failure. You need dialysis if you've lost about 85% to 90% of your kidney function. Temporary dialysis may be needed in some cases.
Hemodialysis is most commonly used to treat people with end-stage kidney disease. However, children who need dialysis often receive peritoneal dialysis.
The kidney dialysis treatment itself usually does not cause any pain or discomfort. However, some patients may develop low blood pressure, which can lead to headache, cramping, nausea, and vomiting. This usually goes away after a few treatments.
What can I eat?
In addition to enjoying a variety of nutritious foods, the hemodialysis diet will introduce a higher amount of high-quality protein into your eating plan. Your dietitian will determine the amount. High-protein foods such as lean meat, poultry, fish and egg whites provide all the essential amino acids your body needs.
What can’t I eat?
Foods containing high amounts of sodium, phosphorus and potassium are restricted. Your dietitian will provide you with food lists that indicate which foods are allowed and which ones you should avoid or limit. You will also limit your fluid intake.
To know the treatments of get rid of dialysis, please email: kidneyfailurecn@hotmail.com , whatsapp:008615233618520
Kidney dialysis is a necessary treatment for people with end-stage kidney disease or permanent kidney failure. You need dialysis if you've lost about 85% to 90% of your kidney function. Temporary dialysis may be needed in some cases.
Hemodialysis is most commonly used to treat people with end-stage kidney disease. However, children who need dialysis often receive peritoneal dialysis.
The kidney dialysis treatment itself usually does not cause any pain or discomfort. However, some patients may develop low blood pressure, which can lead to headache, cramping, nausea, and vomiting. This usually goes away after a few treatments.
What can I eat?
In addition to enjoying a variety of nutritious foods, the hemodialysis diet will introduce a higher amount of high-quality protein into your eating plan. Your dietitian will determine the amount. High-protein foods such as lean meat, poultry, fish and egg whites provide all the essential amino acids your body needs.
What can’t I eat?
Foods containing high amounts of sodium, phosphorus and potassium are restricted. Your dietitian will provide you with food lists that indicate which foods are allowed and which ones you should avoid or limit. You will also limit your fluid intake.
To know the treatments of get rid of dialysis, please email: kidneyfailurecn@hotmail.com , whatsapp:008615233618520
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms and Diet
Chronic kidney disease, also called chronic kidney failure, describes the
gradual loss of kidney function. Your kidneys filter wastes and excess fluids
from your blood, which are then excreted in your urine. When chronic kidney
disease reaches an advanced stage, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and
wastes can build up in your body.
In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, you may have few signs or symptoms. Chronic kidney disease may not become apparent until your kidney function is significantly impaired.
Symptoms may start to become present in CKD:
Fatigue
Fluid retention, swelling (edema) of extremities and shortness of breath:
Urination changes (foamy; dark orange, brown, tea-colored or red if it contains blood; and urinating more or less than normal)
Kidney pain felt in their back
Sleep problemsdue to muscle cramps or restless legs
Diet and CKD
For CKD patient, a healthy diet is likely to consist of:
Eating high-quality protein and potassium (if blood levels are above normal)
Consuming a some grains, fruits and vegetables (potassium and phosphorus are at normal levels)
Limiting phosphorus to help PTH levels remain normal, prevent bone disease and even preserve existing kidney function
Lowering calcium consumption
Cutting back carbohydrates for those with diabetes
Decreasing saturated fats to help lower cholesterol
Lowering sodium for people with high blood pressure or fluid retention by cutting out processed and pre-packaged foods
Limiting calcium if blood levels are too high
Taking water soluble vitamins such as C (100 mg per day) and B complex, or completely avoiding over-the-counter dietary supplements (unless approved by the nephrologist)
It’s helpful to work with a registered renal dietitian because as the stages of CKD change, so will the diet.
In the early stages of chronic kidney disease, you may have few signs or symptoms. Chronic kidney disease may not become apparent until your kidney function is significantly impaired.
Symptoms may start to become present in CKD:
Fatigue
Fluid retention, swelling (edema) of extremities and shortness of breath:
Urination changes (foamy; dark orange, brown, tea-colored or red if it contains blood; and urinating more or less than normal)
Kidney pain felt in their back
Sleep problemsdue to muscle cramps or restless legs
Diet and CKD
For CKD patient, a healthy diet is likely to consist of:
Eating high-quality protein and potassium (if blood levels are above normal)
Consuming a some grains, fruits and vegetables (potassium and phosphorus are at normal levels)
Limiting phosphorus to help PTH levels remain normal, prevent bone disease and even preserve existing kidney function
Lowering calcium consumption
Cutting back carbohydrates for those with diabetes
Decreasing saturated fats to help lower cholesterol
Lowering sodium for people with high blood pressure or fluid retention by cutting out processed and pre-packaged foods
Limiting calcium if blood levels are too high
Taking water soluble vitamins such as C (100 mg per day) and B complex, or completely avoiding over-the-counter dietary supplements (unless approved by the nephrologist)
It’s helpful to work with a registered renal dietitian because as the stages of CKD change, so will the diet.
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Diabetes and kidney disease stage 5
Diabetes happens when your body does not make enough insulin or cannot use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone. It controls how much sugar is in your blood. A high level of sugar in your blood can cause damage to the very small blood vessels in your kidneys. Over time, this can lead to kidney disease and kidney failure.
Healthy kidneys do many important jobs. They filter your blood, keep fluids in balance, and make hormones that help your body control blood pressure, have healthy bones, and make red blood cells. If you have kidney failure, it means your kidneys have stopped working well enough to do these important jobs and keep you alive. As a result:
Harmful wastes build up in your body
Your blood pressure may rise
Your body may hold too much fluid
Your body cannot make enough red blood cells
When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys. There is no cure for kidney failure. A person with kidney failure needs treatment to live.
Can a person with diabetes have a kidney transplant?
Yes. If you get a new kidney, you may need a higher dose of insulin or hypoglycemic pills (to lower blood sugar level). This is because:
You will be eating more
Your new kidney will break down insulin better than your injured one
You will be using medicines to keep your body from rejecting your new kidney and these may react less well to the insulin.
If your transplanted kidney loses function, dialysis treatment can be started and you can wait for a new kidney.
More informations please email to: kidneyfailurecn@hotmail.com.
Healthy kidneys do many important jobs. They filter your blood, keep fluids in balance, and make hormones that help your body control blood pressure, have healthy bones, and make red blood cells. If you have kidney failure, it means your kidneys have stopped working well enough to do these important jobs and keep you alive. As a result:
Harmful wastes build up in your body
Your blood pressure may rise
Your body may hold too much fluid
Your body cannot make enough red blood cells
When this happens, you need treatment to replace the work of your failed kidneys. There is no cure for kidney failure. A person with kidney failure needs treatment to live.
Can a person with diabetes have a kidney transplant?
Yes. If you get a new kidney, you may need a higher dose of insulin or hypoglycemic pills (to lower blood sugar level). This is because:
You will be eating more
Your new kidney will break down insulin better than your injured one
You will be using medicines to keep your body from rejecting your new kidney and these may react less well to the insulin.
If your transplanted kidney loses function, dialysis treatment can be started and you can wait for a new kidney.
More informations please email to: kidneyfailurecn@hotmail.com.
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