Kidney Failure – Avoid it with the Timely Treatment

Kidneys are the sieve for the human body, which should be taken care of well. A pair of kidneys filters blood and excrete the waste out through urine, but only when this is in the perfect condition. 

What is kidney failure?

Losing more than 90% of their function is considered a kidney failure that can be fatal for human life. 

Types of kidney failures:

1. Acute kidney failure is a sudden loss of kidney function. It’s usually reversible with the right kidney failure treatment.
2. Chronic kidney failure is a gradual loss of kidney function. It gets worse over time and isn’t reversible.

Prevention

1. Control Blood Pressure
2. Control Blood sugar
3. Maintain a healthy weight
4. Healthy diet should be taken
5. Reduce salt intake
6. Drink enough water
7. Limit alcohol and avoid smoking
8. Limit unnecessary medication
9. Reduce stress
10. Exercise regularly

Symptoms

Failed kidney cause waste accumulation in the body causing several symptoms including:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Seizures 
• Decreased urine output
• Fatigue
• Itching
• Muscle twitches and cramping
• Swelling (edema) that starts in the ankles and legs (peripheral edema)
• Shortness of breath 
• Weakness (asthenia)

Treatment

Acute kidney failure can be reversed however chronic kidney failure progression can be slowed with the right treatment. In acute kidney failure, the problem is temporary. Until the kidney’s start working again at their normal pace, hemodialysis can be done temporarily in case of acute kidney failure. 

• Hemodialysis - Machine filters blood.
• Peritoneal dialysis - Filtering occurs in the abdomen. 
• Kidney transplant. A donated kidney is surgically placed in the patient’s body.

To ensure that you get the right kidney treatment, consult only an experienced and qualified Nephrologist in Faridabad like DR. B K Upadhyay. He is known for his proficiency and his contribution to the field of medicine in more than a decade of experience.