Nephrotic Syndrome
- March 20, 2024
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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Introduction
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder caused by your body producing too much protein in your urine.
Nephrotic syndrome typically causes damage to groups of small blood vessels in your kidneys. which filters waste and extra water from your blood. Nephrotic syndrome cause swelling, especially in your feet and ankles, and increases the risk of other health problems.
Causes of Nephrotic syndrome
- Clot in kidney vein
- Infection
- Amyloidosis
- Lupus (SLE)
- Genetic disorders
- Immune disorders
- Diabetic kidney disease
- Membranous nephropathy
- Hereditary nephropathy
Symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome
- Hyperlipidemia
- Lipiduria
- Puffy eyes
- Seizures
- Poor appetite
- Pitting edema in legs
- Swelling in feet and ankles
- Fatigue
- Weight gain due to food retention
- Loss of appetite
- Foamy urine
Diagnosis of Nephrotic syndrome
- Blood test
- Urine test
- Kidney function test
- Kidney tissue sample test
Complications of Nephrotic syndrome
- Poor nutrition
- High cholesterol and triglycerides
- Blood clots
- High BP
- Acute kidney injury
- Chronic kidney disease
- Infections
Herbal remedies for Nephrotic syndrome
Punarnava
It increases the circulation of blood to the kidney thus reviving kidney from many diseases. It acts best in edema, ascites, as well as renal failure. The combination of anti- inflammatory action of punarnava makes it best in the renal inflammatory disease. It is a safe drug in nephrotic syndrome.
Gokshuru
It has anti-lithiasis properties it may help against the production of kidney stone. The damage tissues from renal failure are healed by gokhru and also act as diuretic.
Palaash
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic properties. Palaash proves to be very beneficial in urinary problems and swelling. It is used for treatment of kidney stones, glycosuria, nephrotic syndrome, nephritis etc.
Turmeric
It has active compound called curcumin that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties, It may help reduce kidney inflammation. It’s very effective in treat nephrotic syndrome.
Lavender oil
It has anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, antimicrobial, antioxidant properties. This may help reduce stress and anxiety associated with nephrotic syndrome.
Diet for nephrotic syndrome
- Avoid coffee, alcohol
- High quality protein like red meat, buffalo milk to be avoided
- Eat fresh fruits like apples, citrus fruits, berries
- Try to eat low salt in your diet
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption
- Try to lose weight
- Do exercise regularly
- Maintain healthy blood pressure
- Balancing fluid intake
Ayurvedic view of nephrotic syndrome
In ayurveda it is correlated with disorder of mutra vaha and udakavaha srotasa which are the urine carrying channels. Aggravation of Kapha along with vitiation of rasadhatu, is considered to be the main factor that causes glomerular inflammation which results in leakage of ojas component through the urine. In ayurvedic treatment cooling and soothing herbs included in mutravirajniya (herbs to restore natural urine color and texture) are used to treat inflammation.
Panchakarma syndrome therapies for nephrotic are include Vaman, Virechana, Basti, Swedana
CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATIONS FOR NEPHROTIC SYNDOME
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.