How Can Ayurveda Treat Renal Atrophy?

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HOW CAN AYURVEDA TREAT RENAL ATROPHY?
The universal truth about the human body is
biologically acknowledged that abnormally sized
organs can prove to be defects within the
systematic order of internal functioning. Just
like that, In the medical world, a kidney disease
that is associated with the abnormal size of
kidneys is known as an Atrophic
kidney. Generally, kidneys are about the size of
a fist and shaped like beans these organs are
also stated as the human bodys equilibrium.
Kidneys are the pillars of the human body as they
maintain a string of functions to provide the
body with a passage towards good health and
vitality. Kidneys are a perfect example of
multi-tasking as they handle numerous functions
at the same time. They oversee blood pressure
levels and adjust them according to physical
requirements, managing the balance in
electrolytes. They maintain the production of red
blood cells and even manage the principal
function due to which they are known as the
filtering and disposing system of the body, the
primary function of the kidneys is blood
filtration. But the question is, what happens
when one of the kidneys is abnormal in size and
does not match the other kidney in size and its
rate of function. Lets find out the answer to
this question by magnifying the overview of
atrophic kidneys.
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WHAT IS AN ATROPHIC KIDNEY?
As stated in the above section Kidneys are
about the size of a fist. And the kidney, which
shrinks to an abnormal size and adapts impaired
kidney function, is known as atrophic kidney or
renal atrophy. Renal atrophy differs from renal
hypoplasia, and the mishappening of a kidney,
being smaller than its actual size can happen due
to two fundamental factors. The first factor
states that the kidneys were underdeveloped since
birth, resulting in a smaller kidney known as a
congenital problem. This abnormally sized kidney
does need special medical attention. However, the
second factor about atrophic kidney states that
the kidneys reduction in size occurs after
birth one or both kidneys can become a target
and shrinks to a smaller size. This type of renal
atrophy is due to a lack of blood supply to the
kidneys or a lack of nephrons which are described
as the functional and structural units of the
kidneys.
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Certain infections that are chronic in nature and
blockage within the kidneys also give rise to
kidney atrophy. The bottom line is that an
abnormal-sized kidney is an emblem of abnormal
functioning as the small size of the kidneys can
progress into kidney disease. The longer an
abnormal kidney is functioning abruptly, the more
chances you acquire to be diagnosed with kidney
disease. Suppose one or both kidneys reduce to
half of their size. Then the more significant
loss of kidney size can result in kidney failure,
which is the final destination of kidney disease.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE CAUSES OF KIDNEY ATROPHY?
The causes are the foundation or the roots from
where kidneys begin to adapt to the abnormality,
which leads them to be atrophic. However, kidney
shrinkage treatment in Ayurveda states that, in
order to have a successful treatment, causes
should be known as they can help in reaching the
building blocks of the disease. These are the
possible causes of kidney atrophy
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• Renal artery Stenosis It is a blockage within
  the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys.
  The thickening of the arteries with fatty
  deposits or the formation of blood clots can
  cause blocked renal arteries.
• Obstructed urinary tract Blockage in the
  standard passage of urine flow can pressure the
  kidney and damages the nephrons.
• Kidney stones The outcome of an untreated kidney
  stone is kidney blockage.
• Persistent kidney infection Pyelonephritis,
  polycystic kidney disease, and other chronic
  kidney harming diseases can provide irreparable
  damage to the nephrons.
• These factors can increase the risk for you to
  diagnose atrophic kidneys
• Diabetes.
• A family history of kidney disease.
• High blood pressure.
• Polycystic kidney disease.
• A history of heart stroke in the past.

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WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT POINT
TOWARDS ATROPHIC KIDNEYS?
In the initial stages of kidney disease, you may
not experience any symptoms. However, when
kidneys lose 30 to 40 function, the symptoms
emerge and signify the kidneys internal
state. As kidneys lose their filtering abilities
gradually, the symptoms that occur at that time
are stated below

• Changes in the urination frequency.
• Darkening of the skin.
• Fatigue or drowsiness.
• Itchiness.

• Lack of appetite.
• Muscle cramps.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Swelling within the hands and feet.

Other signs that are associated with atrophic
kidney

• Acidosis.
• Anorexia.

• Acidosis.
• Anorexia.

However, symptoms depend on the main reason that
caused damage to the kidneys. If you detect any
signs and symptoms stated above, you need to seek
medical advice to avoid consequential outcomes
like kidney failure.
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HOW IS KIDNEY ATROPHY DIAGNOSED?
If you experience a string of symptoms associated
with kidney atrophy, your doctor will tell you to
undergo the following tests. Your health care
provider will perform these tests are done to
diagnose kidney atrophy

• Ultrasound.
• Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scan.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

HOW DOES AYURVEDA DEAL WITH ATROPHIC KIDNEYS?
Ayurveda states that a person in possession of a
healthy diet and lifestyle is closer to reaching
the destination of acquiring good health and
vitality of his kidneys. That is why kidney
shrinkage ayurvedic treatment focuses on the diet
to bring changes into the atrophic kidney
patients mental, physical, and spiritual
well-being. A healthy diet is a key to unlocking
your kidneys health, and thats what kidney
Shrinkage Ayurvedic treatment does. Along with
the use of herb-based medications and natural
healing therapies, a renal diet chart is
customized according to the health reports of the
atrophic kidney patient. Therefore, these dietary
factors are focused on kidney Shrinkage ayurvedic
treatment.
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• Limiting salt intake Excess sodium intake
  hampers kidney function. That is why a kidney
  patient needs to reduce the amount of sodium
  intake in order to keep blood pressure in
  control.
• Do not involve protein-rich foods in your diet as
  it can pressure the kidneys in the eventual
  gradual kidney function due to reduced kidney
  size.
• Consume cardiac-friendly food Foods high in fats
  and cholesterol can increase complications for
  the patient.
• Decreasing potassium and phosphorus as impaired
  kidney function do not filter them accordingly
  due to which phosphorus and potassium build up in
  the blood.
• Following dietary factors of kidney shrinkage
  treatment in Ayurveda can positively impact the
  kidneys and provide them with the essential
  nutritional components. The ayurvedic treatment
  restores kidney function using the amalgamation
  of its natural healing system. Thus, it is
  effective, free from side effects, and permanent
  in reducing kidney damage.

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