Category: Kidney Health

October 26, 2021

Natural Cure For Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

ABSTRACT

In this article our main topic of discussion is hemolytic uremic syndrome. As this disease is characterized by involvement of multiple systems of our body with the presence of various complaints. Early identification and beginning of the best supportive treatment protocol as early as possible might result in favorable outcomes in most of the patients. So let’s start putting some rays of limelight on this topic.

hemolytic uremic syndrome

INTRODUCTION

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a combination of blood disorders in which there is presence of low red blood cell and platelets count associated with acute renal failure. In this condition the small blood vessels of kidneys become inflamed and damaged. Due to the formation of inflammation in blood vessels it will block the filtration of blood inside kidneys that leads to a life threatening situation such as kidney failure.

As per ayurveda hemolytic uremic syndrome comes under “rakta pitta in mutra vaha srotas” (channels involving urinary system with presence of hemolytic disorders.)

COMMON CAUSES

These are the main causes (nidan as per ayurveda) that results in formation of an ailment.

  • Most common cause of HUS is the presence of infection in the alimentary tract and in most of the cases it is due to E.coli infection.
  • Persistent diarrhea
  • Infection of upper respiratory tract.
  • Underlying autoimmune disorders
  • Due to certain genetic mutations
  • Use of carcinogenic medications in excess amounts.
  • Presence of infectious disease:
  • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
  • Influenza
  • Pneumonia
  • Intake of immunosuppressant medications.

As per ayurveda main causes of hemolytic uremic syndrome, that lead to formation of a pathology in mutravaha srotas are explained in the below mentioned verse.

ancient references

(Charaka. Viman 5/20)

  • When a person do consumption of water, food and coitus during natural urge of micturition (urination)
  • Suppress his/her urge of micturition deliberately for a longer period of time.
  • When a person is lean & thin.
  • Due to external injury to the body.

CLINICAL FEATURES:

It includes the signs and symptoms. A symptom means the general complaints along with which patients present in front of the physician. Signs: It means what a physician notices himself by observing the patient’s condition.

The signs and symptoms of hemolytic uremic syndrome may vary from mild to severe ones.

  • Hematuria (presence of blood in urine)
  • Presence of abdominal pain
  • Bloating
  • Vomiting
  • Lethargy
  • Fever
  • Persistent diarrhea that might contain blood
  • Oliguria (decreased urination)
  • Pallor
  • Edema over dependent parts of the body such as ankle, extremities etc.
  • Muscle cramps and body ache.
  • Weakness.
  • Weight loss
  • Pain in lower back.
  • Urine looks abnormal in color and has a frothy/foamy appearance.
  • Sleep cycle disturbance.
  • Swelling under the eye area.

According to Ayurveda

ancient references

This verse explains that- Mutravaha srotas (urine forming channels) have their main seat in ‘basti’ (urinary bladder) and ‘vankshan’. Common complaints patient feel are as follow:

  • Ati sarishtam ati vibadham (over excretion or complete obstruction of urine)
  • Prakupitam alpam alpam bhikshnam (formed urine will be vitiated and diminished in amount)
  • Bahlam sashulam (thick urine with ache)

Risk factors:

It includes the factors responsible for increasing the chance of developing an ailment in the body.

  • This disease is seen more prominently in children below 5 years of age and in adults over 65 years of age.
  • Hypertension
  • Epilepsy
  • Cardiovascular ailments
  • Coma
  • Chronic renal diseases
  • Cardiac arrest

DIAGNOSIS

It means how we can identify the disease. There are various methods:

  • General physical examination of patients by using inspection techniques.
  • Proper history taking.
  • Laboratory findings. It Includes:
      • Complete blood count test.
      • Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test.
      • Renal function test
    Reference Units
    Blood urea nitrogen(BUN) 5-25 mg/dl
    Creatinine 0.3-1.4 mg/dl
    Uric acid 2.5-7.0 mg/dl

MANAGEMENT

Treatment in modern system of medicine:

Supportive care:

  • Antihypertensive Medications.
  • Maintaining proper level of fluid and electrolyte therapy
  • Blood Transfusions
  • In advance cases- kidney dialysis is recommended.

As these above mentioned treatment modalities will just give a symptomatic relief to the patient. So we need to use ayurveda as it is an ancient most healing system which was originated in India over thousands of years ago that focuses on maintaining a balance between the body and mind by considering the “tridoshas theory” (3 most important energies in the body- vata, pitta & kapha) or “panchamahabhuta theory” (5 essential component for life) — akash (sky), vayu (air), agni (fire), jal (water), prithvi (earth)

Ayurvedic treatment

Ayurveda offers various herbal & natural formulations that will help you in preventing complications of hemolytic uremic syndrome as it believes in going on to the root level of disease. It focuses on doing prakriti analysis of each and every patient, and then uses those medications that will suit the individual prakriti.

  • Our acharya explains certain best dravyas known as “Agray dravya”
  • To treat retention of urine (mutra krich) and vitiated vata  dosha
  • Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris) is the best herbal drug mentioned in our text.

Herbal remedies for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome by planet ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda is a leading herbal manufacturing unit serving mankind with their 100% organic products free from preservatives and chemical agents, made under the supervision of ayurveda experts. They offer various herbal formulations to be used in hemolytic uremic syndrome. Some of them are as follows:

Revive kidney Pack

This pack contains 4 herbal formulations they are as follow:

  1. Mutrakrichantak Churna
  2. Punarnava  Mandur
  3. Varunadi Vati
  4. Rencure Formula
  5. Chandanadi vatirevive-kidney-pack

Treatment of Liver Hemangioma

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. Mutrakrichantak Churna

This powdered form herbal formulation contains herbs like gokshur (Tribulus terrestris), bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus niruri), varun (Crataeva nurvala) etc. Herbs present in this churan works on balancing tridosha (elevated energies), thus they are very good in maintaining healthy renal functioning and assist very profoundly in prevention of deterioration of hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Dosage: 1 Teaspoonful twice daily with plain water.

2. Punarnava Mandur

This herbal formulations contain various indian herbs such as punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), pippali (Piper longum), maricha (Piper nigrum), amalaki (Emblica officinalis), mandoor bhasma (Ferric oxide calx) etc. This formulation is very effective in managing digestion related issues which a patient of  hemolytic uremic syndrome generally complaints about.

Dosage: 1 tablet two times a day with lukewarm water.

3. Varunadi Vati

This herbal formulation contains various herbs such as guggul (Commiphora mukul), gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), varun (Crataeva nurvala), punarnava             (Boerhavia diffusa) etc. It helps in relieving pain, keeps kidney functioning healthy and regular. So it is a great choice in patients suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

Dosage: 2 Tablets, thrice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Rencure Formula

This herbal formulation contains potent herbs like punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), varun (Crataeva nurvala), palaash (Butea monosperma), kasni (Cichorium intybus), etc. These herbs are tridoshahar (help to relieve tridosha imbalance) as they have madhur (sweet), tikta (bitter) and kashaya (astringent) taste that reduce pitta dosha. Also these herbs are ushan (hot potency) in property so helps in decreasing kapha-vata doshas. So this herbal formula has very efficacious results in patients suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Dosage: 2 Capsules twice daily with plain water after meals.

Beside revive kidney care pack; some other useful herbal formulations in hemolytic uremic syndrome are as follow:

  1. Plato Plan Syrup
  2. Kutajghan Vati
  3. Reno Plan Syrup

kidney-Care-PacksTreatment of Liver Hemangioma

1. Plato Plan Syrup

This herbal formulation contains herbs such as eranda karkati (Carica papaya), giloy (tinospora cordifolia), ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), amalaki (Embilica officinalis), draksha (Vitis vinifera) etc. All the herbs present in this are enriched with immuno modulatory action, thus assisting in elevation of the immunity power of the body. It also helps in raising the platelet count due to its integral properties.

Dosage: 2 teaspoons twice daily.

2. Kutajghan Vati

This herbal formulation contains pure and standardized extract of kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica). This herb is a natural anti-diarrheal drug mentioned in our classical texts. As the patient of hemolytic uremic syndrome suffers from the problem of persistent diarrhea this herbal formulation works very generously in combating this symptom of hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Dosage: 2 tablets twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Reno Plan Syrup

This herbal syrup contains punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), bhumi amla (Phyllanthus niruri), gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), varuna (Crataeva nurvala), root extract of kash (Saccharum spontaneum), root extract of ikshu (Saccharum officinarum) etc. Herbs present in this work as a very good diuretic and clears out all the impurities present in the renal system of our body helps in dealing with symptoms of oliguria or hematuria which a patient of hemolytic uremic syndrome usually suffers.

Dosage: 1 teaspoon two times daily after meal.

CONCLUSION

Now we can conclude that with Ayurvedic herbs we can surely prevent the complication of hemolytic uremic syndrome very efficiently, if we consume herbal formulation in adequate amounts as guided by a physician along with proper dietary regime. So you can choose planet ayurveda for the ayurvedic treatment. It is a leading manufacturing unit serving mankind by using principles of ayurveda. In case of any query kindly visit www.PlanetAyurveda.com

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September 15, 2021

What is Chronic Kidney Disease? – Treatment through Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) also known as chronic kidney failure, involves progressive loss of kidney functions over time. Because of slow damage to the kidney over a long period of time, the word chronic is used. The main function of the kidney is to remove the waste product and toxins from the body and retain protein, nutrients in blood. But in severe conditions, wrestling from various kidney disorders, the kidneys may stop working. It is the last stage of kidney disease. In this article we are going to discuss chronic kidney disease, its symptoms, cause and how Ayurvedic herbal medicines are helpful in Chronic Kidney Disease.

INTRODUCTION

Kidneys are the pair of bean shaped organs located in the abdomen towards the back, behind the belly, below the ribs. Gradual disturbance in kidney functions due to various kidney disorders, persistently raised blood pressure & diabetic conditions are the common causes for CKD. It is rarely reversible and leads to progressive decline in renal function. Renal mass is reduced which may lead to hypertrophy of the remaining nephrons with hyper filtration. And the glomerular filtration rate of these nephrons is at extraordinary levels. This transformation places a burden on remaining nephrons which may lead to interstitial fibrosis and glomerulosclerosis, advising that hyper filtration may worsen renal function. Chronic kidney disease is categorized in five different stages. The end stage of all the kidney diseases is CKD.

Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease

Now let’s know about a brief about Chronic kidney disease.

SIGNS and SYMPTOMS

Some  clinical features of Chronic Kidney Disease are

  1. Loss of appetite
  2. Nausea and Vomiting
  3. Swelling in body parts due to water retention specifically in feet, hands, ankles etc.
  4. Puffiness in the face and inflammation around eyes mostly in the morning.
  5. Insomnia (Sleeping difficulty)
  6. Chest pain
  7.  Muscle cramps
  8. Shortness in breath on exertion
  9. Raised blood pressure
  10. Itching and dry skin
  11. Tiredness and fatigue
  12. Abnormal urination specifically nocturia (need to pass urine multiple times during night hours)
  13. Erectile dysfunction in males.

CAUSES

Some common cause of Chronic Kidney disease are

1. Type 1 or type 2 diabetes

High blood sugar level is responsible for the destruction of blood vessels that are present in the kidney. Due to this, damaged blood vessels are unable to perform their work efficiently which ultimately results in gradual loss of kidney functions & leading to CKD.

2. High blood pressure

Due to high blood pressure arteries around the kidney become narrow and weak.  These affected arteries can’t supply enough blood to the kidney which may lead to chronic kidney disease.

3. Interstitial Nephritis

In Interstitial Nephritis, renal tubules (kidney’s filter) become swollen. It is caused by the long term use of some medicines such as NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

4. Polycystic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease may reduce the kidney functions and lead to kidney failure. It is caused due to genetic inheritance i.e. mutation in genes such as PKD1,PKD2 etc.

5. Pyelonephritis

This is an inflammatory disease of the kidney caused as a result of an infection mostly bacterial infection and that may lead to damage to the kidney permanently. In the urinary tract, prolonged obstruction may occur due to enlarged prostate, kidney stones, cancer etc.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

All the kidney and urinary system related disorders lead to general conditions Mutravastrotodusti as mentioned in Ayurveda that means the vitiation of micro-channels of urine. The chronology of disease starts with Nidan (Causative factors and risk factors consumption) i.e. best explained by this shloka given by Acharya Charka in “Prameha chikitsa”.

अस्यासुखं स्वप्न सुखं दधिनि ग्राम्योदकानुपरसाः पयांसि।
नवानंपानं गुडवैकृत्तं च प्रमेहहेतु कफकृच्च सर्वम।। (चरक
चिकित्सा स्थान 6/4)

This means that the person who enjoys too much in food and indulged in taste (i.e. more use of junk and fast foods), who sleeps to much (even during day hours), excessive consumption of curd, contaminated water, non-vegetarian items, consume more sweet products and similar kapha increasing diet will end up in various diseases.

Over consumption of these Nidan (causative factors) will lead to Mandagni which will result in Ama (endotoxins) formation, that ama is considered as the cause of many diseases. This Ama blocks the various srotas (micro environment channels) of body tissues, specifically Medovaha srotas in this case (fat tissue channel). Ama vitiates the medovaha stotras and the kidney are the basic seat of meda (fat tissue) according to Ayurveda, which will affect the kidney functioning. As already discussed, the main function of the kidney is urine formation and maintaining balance of water and electrolyte, but if this problem persist this will lead to vitiation of urinary micro channels (Mutravahastrotadusti) and results in various kidney & urinary system diseases like nephritic syndrome, polycystic kidney disease, obstructive uropathy, glomerulonephritis that ultimately end in Chronic Kidney Disease.

DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA FOR CKD

Kidney damage is measured using some markers that either one or more of these markers may be present for more than 3 months is required for diagnosis of CKD. These include:

  1. Presence of albumin in urine (Albuminuria) (ACR ≥ 30 mg/g)
  2. Sedimental deformities of urine.
  3. Tubular diseases or other kidney disorders that create water & electrolyte imbalance.
  4. Histology suggests some deformity.
  5. Structural abnormality seen by imaging techniques.
  6. Reduced GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) (GFR <60 ml/min/1.73 squared meter)

Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease

Mainstay in managing patient with CKD with Ayurvedic aspect include:

  1. Nidana parivarjana
  2. Shodhan Chikitsa
  3. Shaman Chikitsa

1. Nidana Parivarjana

It is the avoidance of all the nidan i.e. risk/causative factors mentioned for disease. It can also be understood as  detection of diseased conditions  in early stages & then preventing its further progression.

2. Shodhan Chikitsa(Purification methods)

The detoxification procedure is done by examining the condition, strength & body built of the person. The suitable patient for the procedure must be advised for Virechana (therapeutic purgation) as it removes all the toxins (causative factors) from the body even at cellular levels. Also, raktmokshan (bloodletting) is also considered as a useful detoxification method in early phases of the disease.

3. Shaman chikitsa

The main Shaman chikitsa is based on preventing the diseased condition from deteriorating further by giving the drugs/herbs that have great role in improving renal functions & aids in managing the condition along with some herbal based diuretics for both kidneys & systemic wellbeing.

HERBAL MEDICINES PROVIDED BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda provides 100% vegetarian formulation and formulated by our experts Ayurvedic Doctors, to prop up the health of kidneys. The main role of these herbal medicines is to treat the root cause of chronic kidney disease and prevent the disease from further progression. Herbal remedies are the finest and safest way for managing patients with kidney issues. Our experts proposed herbal drugs for chronic kidney disease under the name of Revive Kidney for Advanced stages

  1. Phyllanthus niruri capsules
  2. Punarnava capsules
  3. Varunadi vati
  4. Rencure formula capsules
  5. Nephralka capsules
  6. Echinacea capsules
  7. Mutrakrichantak churna
  8. Tribulus Power Capules

Revive Kidney Pack for Advance Stages

Herbal Remedies for Chronic Kidney Disease

Product Description

1. Phyllanthus niruri

Phyllanthus niruri (Bhoomi amla) also known as “stone breaker”. It is the most active ingredient used in herbal therapy for kidney stones and also very much beneficial in maintaining or even improving the functioning of kidneys. It is also used to boost up the removal of potassium and magnesium from the body along with urine, thus reducing electrolyte load on kidneys. The standardized extract of this herb is available with us in the form of capsules.

Dosage: 1 capsule, twice daily with plain water after meals.

2. Punarnava capsules

The basic constituent of these capsules Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) is used for the treatment of chronic kidney failure because of its antitoxic and rejuvenation properties. It is useful in the elimination of various contaminants from blood due to its diuretic properties (Mutravirechan).

Dosage: 2 capsules, twice daily with plain water after meals.

3. Varunadi vati

It is the combination of many herbal ingredients such as Gokshur (Tribulus Terrestris), Varun (Crataeva Nurvala) etc. It is useful to improve the flow rate of urine. These herbs are well known since ancient times for improving various kidney & urinary tract ailments.

Dosage: 2 tablets , twice daily with plain water after meals.

4. Rencure formula capsules

Various herbal ingredients used in the preparation of this product are: Kasni (Cichorium intybus), Palash (Butea Monosperma) etc. It is one of the best herbal diuretics. These capsules also give relief from painful micturition.

Dosage: 2 capsules, twice daily with plain water after meals.

5. Nephralka Capsules

Herbal ingredients, Revandchini (Rheum Emodi), Mooli Satva (Raphanus Sativus) etc. are used in the reduction of urinary calculi. All the herbal ingredients which are used in Nephralka capsules lead to healthy kidney functions.

Dosage: 1 capsule, twice daily with plain water after meals.

6 Echinacea Capsules

Echinacea capsules (Andrographis paniculata) is a very useful plant which is used in the treatment of many kinds of disease, especially kidney and urinary systems. It also helps to maintain functions of the kidney and urinary system.

Dosage: 1 capsule, twice daily with plain water after meals.

7. Mutrakrichantak churna

Mutrakrichantak churna is the combination of several herbal medications such as; Shigru (Moringa Oleifera), Apamarg (Achyranthes aspera), Shirish (Albizia lebbeck) etc. Main property of this churna is antioxidant and it is useful in the reduction of toxicity level of the kidneys. It is also used to reduce renal injury and maintain renal function.

Dosage: 1 teaspoon twice daily with water.

For better results: Boil 1 teaspoon in 300-400 ml of water until it remains 50-60ml. filter the preparation and drink. Drink this preparation twice a day after 45-60 minutes of breakfast and dinner.

8. Tribulus Power Capules

This is a single herb formulation. It is made from the extracts of Gokshura (Tribulus terresteris). This is also known as Gokharu. This herb is very useful in water retention. It improves the function of liver and kidneys. This Ayurvedic herb is very beneficial in increasing the level of albumin in the body. It is very helpful in enhancing sexual power. It improves the strength of the body by eliminating the toxins from the body.

Dosage: 1 capsule twice a day after meals with plain water

CONCLUSION

At the end of this article we can see that in modern medicine there is no any kind of specific treatment for chronic kidney disease, they only give medications to lower down the symptoms of disease and start dialysis and finally recommend for kidney transplant which have various kinds of life-threatening side effects. In Ayurveda, herbal remedies are prescribed that are 100% pure, safe, and effective with no or very less side effects. Herbal remedies are used to target the main cause of chronic kidney disease & manage the condition.

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