NEPHROTIC SYNDROME AND ITS AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

The condition in which kidneys excrete excessive amount of protein in urine . It is generally because of problem in Glomeruli. Glomeruli are small blood vessels in kidneys that help to remove excessive fluids and wastes from the blood and send them to bladder as urine to excrete it out of the body.

Waste products commonly includes muscle waste (creatinine), nitrogen waste (urea) and acids.  Damaged Glomeruli cause leaking of blood protein into pee which includes albumin also. It is a serious health issue that can affect the life expectancy if not managed properly .

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME ?

Damage to glomeruli is commonly due to other kidney diseases. These diseases are :

• Diabetes related nephropathy : In this condition diabetes leads to dysfunction or damage to one or more nerves of kidney thus causing Nephrotic syndrome.
• Lupus : It is an autoimmune condition which causes swelling, pain and inflammation throughout the body including kidneys.
• Amyloidosis : There is amyloid proteins build up in vital organs in this conditions .This disease commonly occurs in kidney thus affecting ability to filter.
• Membranous Nephropathy : The body own immune system attacks the filtering membranes of kidney in this condition.
• Focal Segmental Glomerulo-Sclerosis : There scarring that affects small areas of some of glomeruli. It can lead to swelling, loss of protein in urine and kidney failure.
• Minimal Change Disease : There is no proper functioning of kidney in this condition but mostly there is little or no damage in glomeruli. It can develop in individuals of any age group but most commonly develop in children.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME?

The individual with Nephrotic syndrome usually experience symptoms like :

• Swelling commonly in feet, legs or ankles and can also occur in face or hands
• Feeling sick or unwell
• High amount of protein albumin greater than 3.5grams in urine
• Low level of albumin protein in blood
• High cholesterol and fat in blood.
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Foamy urine

AYURVED APPROACH :

In ayurved  it caused due to blockage of body channels or srotas by vitiated doshas . Due to exposure to causes that leads to vitiation of tridoshas Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These vitiated doshas in turn contaminate Rasa, udaka, mutra and ojas and leads to obstruction of mutravaha and udakavaha srotas.  This obstruction leads to development of the disease.

HERBS :

• Rakta Chandana
• Punarnava
• Palaash
• Devdaru
• Kutki
• Giloy
• Chirayata

PANCHAKARMA :

• Vaman
• Virechana
• Swedan
• Vasti

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR NEPHROTIC SYNDOME

1. Gokshura Capsules:

Gokshuru capsules are pure ayurvedic medicine which is very effective in kidney disorders as it has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the swelling of the abdomen. It also acts as diuretic which causes increased urine secretion from the body and removal of all the toxins. These capsules contain pure extract of Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris). It provides effective result in acute & chronic kidney disease, chronic renal failure, cystitis, and urethritis, nephropathy, and urinary tract infections.

Recommended Dosage: Take one capsule twice daily with normal water.

2. Kidney Care Tablet:

kidney plays an important role in keeping the whole body clean, well-fueled, strong and functioning properly. Kidney failure puts the body at risk, allowing waste to accumulate and damage the kidneys from inside. It is a good idea to do a kidney cleansing and keep a check on the health of the kidneys in your middle and old age. The toxins that buildup results in nausea or feeling sick to the stomach, lack of concentration and blood pressure changes are all symptoms of kidney failure.

Recommended Dosage: Take 2 tablets twice daily with normal water.

3. Kidney Care Churna:

The kidney care churna is prepared from herbs like Bhumiamla (Phyllanthus niruri), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), & Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa). These herbs in combination show anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antioxidant, analgesic, etc properties. Kidney care churna keep all kidney function tests (serum creatinine, urea, sodium, potassium, chlorine, & uric acid), etc in normal range. The use of this churna reduces swelling in the body, remove kidney stones, deal with urinary tract infection, general weakness, & fatigue, etc related to kidney patients.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily with normal water.

4. UTI Care Tablet:

UTI Care Tablets helps to treat Urinary tract infections along with the diseases related to kidney, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. This tablet contains pure herbal ingredients which are Yavakshar (Hordeum vulgare), kalmi Shora (Pottasium nitrate), Naushadar (Ammonium chloride), Swarna Gairik (Red ochre), etc. UTI Care Tablets are also beneficial in kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, renal colic, burning sensation or pain during micturition, and Hypertension.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

5. Detox Premium Powder:

The powder contains all the Ayurvedic herbs which strengthen the immune system of the body and prevents the various complications by potentiating immune system. The powder includes :

Parwal Pishti – Parwal pishti is prepared from Coral calcium. It is mainly used in Pitta related disorders and helpful in bleeding disorders. This pishti relieves Ama dosha and improves the digestion power. It also improves the strength and immunity.

Shukta Pishti – It is prepared from Pearl oyster shell. Shukta pishti pacifies Pitta and Kapha dosha. It is the best ant-acid and relieves the abdominal distention. Shukta pishti reduces the rashes on the arms and legs.

Giloy Satva–Giloy satva includes water-soluble extract of Giloy/Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia). It balances the aggravated pitta and acts as a mild-antipyretic, antacid, and immuno-modulator. It also reduces burning sensation in the hands, feet, and body.

Kamdudha Ras–According to Ayurveda principles, Kamdudha Ras has Sheeta Virya thus it is beneficial in every Pitta Roga classified in Ayurveda. It is beneficial in the symptoms like burning sensation, restlessness, bleeding tendencies, excessive thirst, and hot flashes, vomiting with yellowish or sour water.

Akik Pishti – Akik bhasma contains Silicon Dioxide and some herbal extracts derived into in during processing with Aloe vera and Rose water. It is used in General debility, Restlessness. It works well in loss of appetite, weight loss, and feeling of excessive heat in the body.

Gandhak Rasayan – Gandhak Rasayan is a great antibacterial, antiviral ayurvedic medicine. It acts as an anti-pyretic, analgesic, & blood purifier.

Sutshekhar Ras–It is an important medicine used in Ayurveda, which acts on Pitta dosha and reduces the symptoms like nausea, vomiting, fever, headache, sour taste of mouth, restlessness, etc.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.