NEPHROTIC SYNDROME AND ITS AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

WHAT IS NEPHROTIC SYNDROME?

Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms. These include excess protein in the urine, low levels of protein in the blood, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, risk of blood clots, and inflammation. Nephrotic syndrome can be caused by a multiplicity of diseases that damage the kidney. If kidney is damaged then they excrete a large amount of protein through urine.

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF KIDNEY IN NEPHROTIC SYNDROME?

In simple language, it can be said that the kidney acts as a filter in the body, through which the unnecessary excretory substances of the body, excess water, comes out through urine.

In nephrotic syndrome there is a kidney enlargement where sieve-like holes, excess water and excretory substances and essential proteins of the body are excreted with urine. swelling in the patient’s body decrease or increase according to the amount of protein present in the urine.

CAUSES OF NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

Nephrotic syndrome also called primary or idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. There is no actual reason for the existence of this disease. But it believe that this disease occurs due to the improper function of lymphocytes in the white cells. It is absolutely wrong to consider changes in diet or medicines responsible for this disease. 90% of the patients of this disease are children in which no definite cause of nephrotic disease is found.

In adults, less than 10% of cases of nephrotic syndrome can be caused by a different disease or cause. Such as infection, damage caused by any medicine, cancer, hereditary diseases, diabetes, S. Ale. In AD and amyloidosis etc. this syndrome can be due to the above diseases.

SYMPTOMS
Main symptoms of nephrotic syndrome:

1. This disease mainly appears in children of two to six years. The incidence of this disease in persons of other ages appears to be much less than in children.
2. The disease usually begins with fever and cough.
3. The characteristic symptoms of the onset of the disease include swelling under the eyes and on the face. Due to swelling on the eyes, many times patients first go to the eye doctor for examination.
4. This swelling is more visible when the patient wakes up in the morning, which is the hallmark of this disease. This swelling gradually subsides as the day progresses and subsides completely by evening.
5. As the disease progresses, the stomach becomes bloated, there is less urination, swelling starts in the whole body and weight increases.
6. Many times there is a complaint of foaming in the urine and the appearance of white spots in the place where the urine has been urinated.
7. In this disease there are no symptoms like red urine, shortness of breath or increased blood pressure.

• DIAGNOSIS
  Diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome:
• Excessive protein in urine
• Low blood protein level
• increased cholesterol level
• Physical Examination –
  During physical examination the problem can be detected by looking at patient symptoms.
• Blood and urine test –
  During this test patient’s blood or urine sample is examined. For this we do blood chemistry test, blood urea nitrogen test, creatinine blood test, creatinine urine test and urinalysis etc.
• Ultrasound Test –
  With ultrasound the damage done to the internal organs of the body can be detected.
• Renal biopsy –
  this procedure helpful to diagnose nephrotic syndrome. During this procedure a sample of tissue is taken from the kidney which is examined in the lab to find the cause.
• COMPLICATION
• Acute kidney failure
• Hardening of the arteries and increased heart disease
• Chronic (long-term) kidney disease
• Fluid build-up in the body, Heart failure, Fluid build-up in the lungs
• Infections, such as inflammation of the respiratory tract (pneumococcal pneumonia)
• To be malnourished
• Blood clots, which can cause thrombosis (blood clotting in the vein.

CAC TREATMENT FOR NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

• 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.