Homeopathy for Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic renal failure is a slowly worsening loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove wastes, concentrate urine,
and conserve electrolytes.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a
period of months or years. The symptoms of worsening kidney function are unspecific, and might include feeling
generally unwell and experiencing a reduced appetite. Often, chronic kidney disease is diagnosed as a result of
screening of people known to be at risk of kidney problems, such as those with high blood pressure or diabetes
and those with a blood relative with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may also be identified when it
leads to one of its recognized complications, such as cardiovascular disease, anemia or pericarditis.
Chronic kidney disease is identified by a blood test for creatinine. Higher levels of creatinine indicate a falling
glomerular filtration rate (rate at which the kidneys filter blood) and as a result a decreased capability of the kidneys
to excrete waste products. Creatinine levels may be normal in the early stages of CKD, and the condition is
discovered if urinalysis (testing of a urine sample) shows that the kidney is allowing the loss of protein or red blood
cells into the urine. To fully investigate the underlying cause of kidney damage, various forms of medical imaging,
blood tests and often renal biopsy (removing a small sample of kidney tissue) are employed to find out if there is a
reversible cause for the kidney malfunction.
Recent professional guidelines classify the severity of chronic kidney disease in five stages, with stage 1 being the
mildest and usually causing few symptoms and stage 5 being a severe illness with poor life expectancy if
untreated. Stage 5 CKD is also called established chronic kidney disease and is synonymous with the now
outdated terms end-stage renal disease (ESRD), chronic kidney failure (CKF) or chronic renal failure (CRF).
Causes of Chronic renal failure
The most common causes of CKD are diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis. Together, these
cause approximately 75% of all adult cases. Certain geographic areas have a high incidence of HIV nephropathy.
Historically, kidney disease has been classified according to the part of the renal anatomy that is involved, as:
Vascular, includes large vessel disease such as bilateral renal artery stenosis and small vessel disease such
as ischemic nephropathy, hemolytic-uremic syndrome and vasculitis
Glomerular, comprising a diverse group and subclassified into
Primary Glomerular disease such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and IgA nephritis
Secondary Glomerular disease such as diabetic nephropathy and lupus nephritis
Tubulointerstitial including polycystic kidney disease, drug and toxin-induced chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis
and reflux nephropathy.
Obstructive such as with bilateral kidney stones and diseases of the prostate.
Gout.
Symptoms of Chronic renal failure
Initial symptoms may include the following:
Fatigue
Frequent hiccups
General ill feeling
Generalized itching (pruritus)
Headache
Nausea, vomiting
Unintentional weight loss.
Anorexia.
Polyuria.
Nocturia.
Swelling of face.
Later symptoms may include the following:
Blood in the vomit or in stools\

Decreased alertness, including drowsiness,confusion, delirium, orcoma

Decreased sensation in the hands, feet, or other areas
Easy bruising or bleeding
Increased or decreased urine output
Muscle twitching or cramps
Seizures
White crystals in and on the skin (uremic frost).
Hallucinations.
Fits.
Stupor.

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

Abnormally dark or light skin
Agitation
Breath odor
Excessive nighttime urination
Excessive thirst
High blood pressure
Loss of appetite
Nail abnormalities
Paleness
Diarrhea.
Oliguria.
Dyspnoea.
Pain in chest.
Hiccough.
Cramps.
Bone pains.
Bruises.
Epistaxis.
Complications
Anemia
Cardiac tamponade
Changes in blood sugar metabolism
Congestive heart failure
Decreased functioning of white blood cells
Decreased immune response
Decreased libido, impotence
Dementia
Electrolyte abnormalities including hyperkalemia
Encephalopathy
End-stage renal disease
Fractures
Hemorrhage
High blood pressure
Increased infections
Joint disorders
Liver inflammation (hepatitis B or hepatitis C)
Liver failure

Loss of blood from the gastrointestinal tract

Menstrual irregularities,mscarriage, infertility
Nerve damage
Pericarditis
Peripheral neuropathy
Platelet dysfunction
Ulcers
Seizures
Skin dryness, itching /scratching with resultant skin infection
Weakening of the bones
Uraemic coma.
Cardiac arrhythmia.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT
Fluid restriction according to urinary output.
Maintain electrolyte balance.
Control of B.P.
Correction of anaemia (anaemia of renal failure does not respond to any therapy ).
Dialysis & kidney transplantation, if general & medical management fails.
Protein restriction to 0.5gm/kg body weight.
Homeopathy Treatment & Homeopathic Remedies for Chronic Kidney Disease
Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a
person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing
examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution
etc. A miasmatic tendency (predisposition/susceptibility) is also often taken into account for the treatment of chronic
conditions. The medicines given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide
to the treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each medicine may not be directly related to this
disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications are also taken into account for
selecting a remedy. To study any of the following remedies in more detail, please visit our Materia Medica section.
None of these medicines should be taken without professional advice.
Homeopathic Remedies
Aconite
Incipient stage of post scarlatinal nephritis, pain in loins, scanty urine without blood.
Apis mellifica
Apis is not so much a remedy for chronic Brights disease as for the acuter forms. There are oedematous swellings
of the face and extremities, paleness, ascites, oedema pulmonum, pains in the head, back and limbs. Albuminuria
following scarlatina. It may be of use in any form of Brights disease when there are dull pains in the kidneys,
scanty urine and frequent Micturition. The urine is heavily charged with albumen and contains blood corpuscles.
The oedema appears quickly, there is general dropsy and suppression of urine and perhaps an eruption of the skin
like a nettle rash. The patient is drowsy, apathetic and has a bruised feeling all over. Apis in such cases acts best
in trituration; do not depend on the tincture or dilutions. Hepar is recommended by Kafka in Brights disease
following scarlatina. A valuable symptom for Apis is the feeling of suffocation. He does not see how he is get
another breath.
Apocynum
Palliative in dropsical conditions where the urine is scanty. Also useful for coma & convulsions in the nephritis of
pregnency.
Arsenicum

This remedy corresponds to all stages of Brights disease, bearing a closer resemblance than any other remedy. It
comes in later in the disease where there is dropsy, pale skin, waxen appearance, watery diarrhea and great thirst.
The urine is dark, casts are abundant, and it contains much albumen. There are attacks of dyspnoea when lying
down in the evening and after midnight, relieved by an expectoration of
mucus. It may come in immediately after Aconite in many cases. Blood boils make a special indication for this
remedy. Baehr, Millard and Hale question the usefulness of Arsenicum in kidney affections. However, it seems a
simile to the large white kidney; in fact, one could hardly wish for a closer correspondence. Hughes considers it a
favorite with anxiety and sinking of vital forces will call for Arsenicum. Calcarea arsenica has been used in the
anaemia, progressive emaciation and debility of this disease with success.
Aurum muriaticum
Morbus Brightii from gout, suppurations or syphilis. Interstitial nephritis in its incipiency with digestive and nervous
phenomena, hypochondriasis, irritability and vertigo.
Belladonna
Simple albuminuria, here it seems to occupy a place midway between Aconite and Arsenicum. Belladonna is of the
greatest service in inflammation of the kidneys with piercing burning pains in the lumbar region, returning
periodically with increased severity.
Cantharis
This remedy pictures nephritis with cutting pains in the lumbar region; the urine is passed in drops and is mixed
with blood, with much urging. Post scarlatinal and post diphtheric kidney diseases with dropsy may indicate
Cantharis.
Convallaria
Nephritis from heart disorders. It affords relief when there is extreme rapid & irregular action of the heart, and in
general anasarca & ascites from mitral insufficiency.
Cuprum arsenicum
Cuprum arsenicum is also useful in uraemic conditions and is praised highly by Goodno. Cuprum is a valuable
remedy for uraemic eclampsia.
Digitalis
This remedy has an irritant action on the kidneys. It is homoeopathic to granular degeneration. Heart symptoms,
feeble pulse, scanty, dark, turbid urine, faintness at the stomach, rheumatic pains will indicate it. It is especially
useful when the circulation is weak. Rheumatic pains, pulmonary catarrh with profuse expectoration are marked
symptoms.

Glonoine
Glonoine has albuminous urine and will sometimes be found useful in acute and haemorrhagic nephritis.

Kali chloricum
This remedy is said to be the most homoeopathic of all remedies in Brights disease. It has scanty, dark,
albuminous urine containing casts. It excites a violent nephritis.

Mercurius corrosivus

This remedy corresponds to the large white kidney. There is an albuminous, scanty and red urine; pale waxen color
of the body; there are lumbar pains, great dyspnoea and excessive strangury. It takes the first rank among all the
mercurials for nephritis, and it comes in the later stages. Syphilitic complication further indicate it. There is an
expression of uneasiness on the face. Dr. Ludlam considers it our best remedy for the albuminous nephritis of
pregnancy and Baehr lauds it in suppurative nephritis.

Plumbum
Granular degenerations of the kidneys, with tendency to uraemic convulsion. Dropsy, sallow face, emaciation,
oedema about the ankles. It seems to corresponds to the contracted or cirrhotic form of nephritis, holding the same
relation here that Arsenic and Mercury do in chronic nephritis. Royal emphasizes this remedy saying that it
arrested the progress in many cases and permanently cured not few for him.

Phosphorus
Phosphorus produces as marked a nephritis as any drug. It is one of the most important remedies in Brights
disease; the characteristic symptoms are: lassitude of the whole body, hands and feet icy cold, sleepiness. The
fatigue is greatest in the morning, and there is heat in the body without thirst, especially in the evening. The patient
is indisposed to work, is giddy, forgetful and has a heavy headache, particularly in the forehead; there is oedema of
the upper eyelids, a mist before the eye, a yellowish fray complexion, a sickly oedema of the face, want of appetite,
pressure and burning in the stomach, and a light colored painless diarrhea which is very weakening. It suits well
fatty or waxy casts, is dark brown, scanty and albuminous, or covered with an iridescent film. Pulmonary
complications will call for Phosphorus; and inability to lie on the left side is a prominent symptom in these cases.
Vomiting and gastric symptoms are usually present. A small dose of Phosphorus will act much safer and better in
eclampsia than a large dose of Morphine.

Terebinth
One of our reliable and most frequently indicated remedies in the early stages of renal diseases when congestion
is prominent, when there is much pain in the back of a dull character extending along the ureters. The great
characteristic of dark smoky urine will be present. There is anasarca, and of course, the urine is bloody and
albuminous. It is recommended in post scarlatinal renal affections. The prostration is not accompanied by the
restlessness of Arsenicum.

Chronic Kidney Disease

CKD is initially without specific symptoms and is generally only detected as an increase in serum creatinine or
protein in the urine. Later on there is Increased urination, especially at night
Decreased urination
Blood in the urine (not a common symptom of chronic renal failure)
Urine that is cloudy or tea-coloured
Puffy eyes, hands, and feet (called edema)
High blood pressure
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting (this is a common symptom)
Thirst
Bad taste in the mouth or bad breath
Weight loss
Generalized, persistent itchy skin
Muscle twitching or cramping
A yellowish-brown tint to the skin
PathologyA normal kidney contains approximately 1 million nephrons, each of which contributes to the total glomerular
filtration rate (GFR). In the face of renal injury (regardless of the etiology), the kidney has an innate ability to
maintain GFR, despite progressive destruction of nephrons, as the remaining healthy nephrons manifest
hyperfiltration and compensatory hypertrophy. This nephron adaptability allows for continued normal clearance of
plasma solutes.
The hyperfiltration and hypertrophy of residual nephrons, although beneficial for the reasons noted, has been
hypothesized to represent a major cause of progressive renal dysfunction.
CausesType 1 or type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Glomerulonephritis
Interstitial nephritis, an inflammation of the kidneys tubules and surrounding structures
Polycystic kidney disease
Prolonged obstruction of the urinary tract, from conditions such as enlarged prostate, kidney stones and some
cancers
Recurrent kidney infection, also called pyelonephritis
TypesEach patient is classified into one of the following 5 stages of CKD according to the progression of damage.
Stage 1: Kidney damage with normal or increased GFR(>90 mL/min/1.73 m 2)
Stage 2: Mild reductionin GFR (60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Stage 3: Moderate reductionin GFR (30-59 mL/min/1.73 m 2)
Stage 4: Severe reductionin GFR (15-29 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Stage 5: Kidney failure(GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or dialysis)
ComplicationsAnemia hemoglobin levels drop and not enough oxygen reaches many parts of the body.
Central nervous system damage.
Dry skin, skin color changes.
Fluid retention this can lead to swollen tissue, heart failure, and fluid build-up in the lungs.
Hyperkalemia blood potassium levels rise; this can result in heart damage.
Insomnia this is a common consequence of kidney failure
Lower libido (sex drive)

Male erectile dysfunction.

Osteomalacia bones become weak and break easily.
Pericarditis the sac-like membrane that envelops the heart (pericardium) becomes inflamed.
Stomach ulcers.
Weak immune system the patient becomes much more susceptible to infection.
Complications in children:
Erythropoietinproduction drops, resulting in a much lower red blood cell count.
Vitamin D the kidneys will no longer be able to activate vitamin D, resulting in poor calcium absorption and
muscle function.
Consequently, children with kidney failure may fail to grow properly.
Complications during pregnancy:
When a woman is pregnant the kidneys have to work especially hard because the amount of fluid in the body
increases. Pregnant women with chronic kidney failure may experience worsening hypertension and an increase in
waste products in their blood. This can affect both the mother and her baby.
Women with chronic kidney failure who are pregnant have a significantly higher risk of developing preeclampsia,
compared to other women blood pressure rises dangerously high. If left untreated the result could be a brain
hemorrhage, or hemorrhaging in the liver or kidneys both potentially fatal for both mother and baby.
Treatment
(a)Treating the cause
First treat the cause, but kidney damage can continue to worsen even when an underlying condition, such as high
blood pressure, has been controlled.
(b)Treating complications
Kidney disease complications can be controlled to make you more comfortable. Treatments may include:
High blood pressure medications.People with kidney disease may experience worsening high blood pressure.
So medicines to lower the High Blood Pressure are given, commonly angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers and to preserve kidney function.
Medications to lower cholesterol levels. People with chronic kidney disease often experience high levels of bad
cholesterol, which can increase the risk of heart disease.
Medications to treat anemia. Erythropoietin supplements aid in production of more red blood cells, which may
relieve fatigue and weakness associated with anemia.
Medications to relieve swelling.People with chronic kidney disease may retain fluids. This can lead to swelling in
the legs, as well as high blood pressure. Medications called diuretics can help maintain the balance of fluids in your
body.
Medications to protect your bones.Your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent
weak bones and lower the risk of fracture.
A lower protein diet to minimize waste products in your blood.As the body processes protein from foods, it
creates waste products that the kidneys must filter from the blood. So low protein diet should be recommended.
(c)Treatment for end-stage kidney disease
If the kidneys cant keep up with waste and fluid clearance on their own and person develops complete or nearcomplete kidney failure, he or she has end-stage kidney disease. At that point, dialysis or a kidney transplant is
needed.
Homeopathic medicinesAmmonium carbonicum: mental sluggishness, fatigue, turbid, bloody, scanty or fetid urine and painful urination.
Apis mellifica: kidney inflammation, urine suppression and general edema.
Arsenic album: scanty and burning urination, difficult urination and nephritis.
Aurum metallicum: urine with mucous sediment and painful retention of urine.
Chelidoniumm majus: copious urination, pale white urine and frequent night urination.
Cuprum Arsenicosum: painful urination, discolored urine and kidney function.
Cuprum Metallicum: clear watery urine, sharp pain in urethra, bed-wetting, urine suppression and frequent
urination of fetid and viscid urine.
Opium: general edema, urine suppression, uremic convulsions, body sluggishness, black stool and white urine.
Phosphorous: uremia, turbid urine with sedimentation, kidney swelling and extreme fatigue.
Terebinthina: kidney and urinary tract inflammation and discolored urine.

Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic Renal (Kidney) Failure is a fatal disease where bodily waste products (in the form of urine) collected in the
body which leads to multiorgan failure.

There are three procedures in modern medicine for such condition.

1) Symptomatic medicines with some specific medicines to control the causative disease such as Diabetes
mellitus, hypertension, etc.
2) Dialysis (Haemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis depending on the doctors decision)
3) Kidney transplantation.
These are not the curative procedure for CRF but instead they keep a person alive by performing the crucial
functions of the kidneys.
But Homeopathic Treatment stimulates someone's immune system to perform normal functions - this way
damaged kidneys may start functioning normally.
Which type of kidney patients should take Homeopathic treatment?
1. Healthy persons who have strong family history of renal failure should take classical homeopathic treatment to
avoid the risk of renal failure.
2. Diabetic patients who are suffering from Hypertension also must take homeopathic treatment.
3. Persons who are having symptoms of early renal failure of unknown etiology.
4. Patients suffering from recurrent Stone formation or having stone lodged somewhere in the ureter.
5. Kidney patients of any stage should start homeopathic treatment earliest possible for avoiding passing into the
complete renal damage.
6. Patients who are undergoing for Stem Cell Therapy or have been taken it should not wait for its uncertain results
and should start homeopathy earliest possible.
7. Patients who are taking some urine forming medicines such as Lasix, Dytor etc. should start homeopathic
treatment otherwise their kidneys will have to suffer badly.
8. Patients who are on dialysis can get rid off the frequent dialysis by taking classical homeopathic treatment. It is
sure that it improves life-style of such patients.
9. Patients who are waiting for renal transplantation should start homeopathic treatment which can stop the urgent
need of kidney donor.
It's mean to say that nothing is too late for classical homeopathic treatment; every patient should start it as soon as
they come to know about benefits of homeopathy.
Please Note: Dehydration is one of the most important causes of kidney failure. Diuretics (Dytor, Lasix etc) may
cause dehydration if person is lacking in proper fluid intake (as in case of most CRF patients) so, they can never
improve the kidney functions in such cases. Diuretics are simply used to protect the heart (temporarily) for getting
overload by accumulation of water in the body.
Actually allopathic system does not think about any improvement even in the first stage of kidney failure. They think
that ultimately patient has to go for dialysis or kidney transplantation later or sooner, so, they least bother about
further damage of kidney tissue.

My wife aged 33 years has been diagnosed with CKF.

In Feb-07, due to breathlessness check-up it was found that the bp was very high (150/115). On giving BP
medicines the breathlessness was gone in a day and bp was reduced to 90-95/120-130 levels. But on further tests
the creatinine levels was found to be 3.58.
Ultrasound conducted also suggested parenchymal renal disease.
Presently there are no outer physical symptoms suggesting any major disease except she becomes tired too
quickly but her creatinine levels are progressively increasing. present readings are as below :
Creatinine : 5.3
Urea : 77
albumin : 2+
Hb : 8.2
Potassium : 4.8
(also her good cholestrol is low and bad cholestrol is high)
She is on salt/protein controlled diet and on some allopathic medicines for reducing blood pressure and for good
urine output. Nephrologist is suggesting to be ready for kidney transplant in the near future (within 6-7 months)
Today I have consulted one homeopath doctor who has prescribed the below medicines for 15 days :
1. Nephralbin R64 - 10 Drops
3 times a day
2. Mixture of Solidago Virg & Crataegus oxyacantha 10 drops each of it 3 times a day
3. Aalserum 7x - 5 drops -3times a day
4. Chlorat 30 - 2 tablets - 3 times a day
You can try ( Terebinthina Q )5 drops 3 times a day up to 10 days only any change contact me and stop all other
homeopathic medecine if recently some Dr give you this then don't stop and again cansult him and talk about it
Vesi caria Q 5 drops with little water four times daily for your wife.avoid her rice,leaf vegitables,tomato and
potatos.it's also advised to take water very much in shape of milky yougerd 7up as her lifeness.report me after a
week.
I am aware that Vesicarea Q is a very good medicine for Kidney failure and has cured many.
It should be given from 5 to 30 drops a dose depending upon the severity and in repeat doses say 3 to 6 doses a
day.
Often adding Belladona 30 also helps for better results.

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy is an amazing science for the cases of chronic renal failure if used judiciously and in combination with
conventional allopathic treatment.
Before delving into homeopathic treatment let us first discuss the conventional or allopathic treatment available.
There are three procedures in allopathy for CRF / CKD:
Symptomatic medicines with some specific medicines to control the causative disease such as diabetes mellitus,
hypertension, and so on.
Dialysis (Hemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis).
Kidney transplantation.
In conventional / allopathic treatment angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor
antagonists is used, as they have been found to slow the progression of CKD to stage 5. Although the use of ACE
inhibitors and ARBs represents the current standard of care for patients with CKD, patients progressively lose
kidney function while on these medications, as seen in the IDNT and RENAAL studies, which reported a decrease
over time in estimated glomerular filtration rate.
In conventional / allopathic treatment the medicines and their dosage changes with the stage of the disease in
contrast to homeopathy wherein a detailed case taking is done and a constitutional medicine is prescribed which
not only helps the poor kidneys but also treats the underlying cause of the disease irrespective of the stage of the
disease.
The duration after which dialysis is required gradually reduces and the kidneys ultimately give up. Chronic dialysis
patient depends on a machine for his life. These patients develop a variety of psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
A neurologic disorder 'Dialysis dementia' is a characteristic example.
Not all can afford to get a kidney transplant done as it is very costly and tissue rejection issues makes it tough to
get a kidney for a transplant as there is very high percentage of rejection of new kidney.
All these procedures do not cure chronic renal failure (CRF) but instead they keep a person alive by performing the
crucial functions of the kidneys.
Damaged kidneys cannot be repaired with the allopathic treatment. Modern medicine try to facilitate the bodily
waste products to pass out by the process of dialysis through artificial or by transplanted natural kidney. Though
homeopathy does not provide any substitute (dialysis or new kidney) for any organ (kidney) but it can revive the
damaged organ if taken along with the allopathic / conventional treatment in many cases.
Homeopathic medicines along with allopathic treatment not only repairs the damaged kidneys but side by side it
helps in maintaining the normal blood sugar level and blood pressure.
Kidney patients of any stage should start homeopathic treatment earliest possible for avoiding passing into the
complete renal damage. Patients who are on dialysis can expect less frequent dialysis by taking the treatment.
Patients who are waiting for renal transplantation should start the treatment along with allopathic treatment which
can stop the urgent need of kidney donor which means nothing is too late for homeopathy treatment.
It helps in reducing the side effects of the allopathic treatment improving the life of a patient.
An extensive study conducted at CCRH (Central council of research in Homeopathy, New Delhi, Govt. of India)
concluded that homeopathy with its individualized therapeutic approach including the psychological aspect of the
patients goes a long way not only in a better recovery of renal failure but also in minimizing the number of cases
proceeding to hemodialysis and renal transplant and overcoming effectively the complications of chronic dialysis
therapy.

There are 180 medicines which give great relief in chronic renal failure (CRF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD).
However, the correct choice and the resulting relief is a matter of experience and right judgment on the part of the
physician. The treatment is decided after thorough case taking of the patient. Thus homeopathic remedies are
designer made unlike allopathy in which all patients receive the same surgery, hemodialysis, renal transplant,
drugs although trade name may be different.
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What is chronic renal failure (CRF) or chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem and is now recognized as a common condition
that is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and chronic renal failure (CRF).
It is the slow progressive loss of kidney function over the span of years, resulting in permanent kidney failure.
Chronic kidney disease is common and may go undiagnosed until the process is far advanced and renal failure is
on the horizon.
Chronic kidney failure occurs when disease or disorder damages the kidneys so that they are no longer capable of
adequately removing fluids and wastes from the body or of maintaining the proper level of certain kidney-regulated
chemicals in the bloodstream.
It is irreversible, and will eventually lead to total kidney failure, also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
In the United States, there is a rising incidence and prevalence of kidney failure, with poor outcomes and high cost.
Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States of America. Data from the United States
Renal Data System (USRDS) indicated that there has been an increase of 104% in the prevalence of chronic renal
failure (CRF) between the years 1990-2001. There is an even higher prevalence of the earlier stages.
Stages
Stage 1: Slight kidney damage with normal or increased filtration. Glomerular filteration rate (GFR) or output of the
kidneys more than 90.
Stage 2: Mild decrease in kidney function. GFR 60-89.
Stage 3: Moderate decrease in kidney function. GFR 30-59.
Stage 4: Severe decrease in kidney function. GFR 15-29.
Stage 5: Kidney failure. GFR less than 15 or dialysis.
All individuals with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) greater than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 for 3 months are classified as
having chronic kidney disease, irrespective of the presence or absence of kidney damage.
The loss of protein in the urine is regarded as an independent marker for worsening of renal function and
cardiovascular disease. Hence, British guidelines append the letter "P" to the stage of chronic kidney disease if
there is significant protein loss.
Stage 1
Slightly diminished function : Kidney damage with normal or relatively high GFR (>90 ml/min/1.73 m2). Kidney
damage is defined as pathologic abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test
or imaging studies.
Stage 2
Mild reduction in GFR (60-89 ml/min/1.73 m2) with kidney damage : Kidney damage is defined as pathologic
abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test or imaging studies.
Stage 3
Moderate reduction in GFR (30-59 ml/min/1.73 m2) : British guidelines distinguish between stage 3A (GFR 45-59)
and stage 3B (GFR 30-44) for purposes of screening and referral.
Stage 4

Severe reduction in GFR (15-29 ml/min/1.73 m2) : Preparation for renal replacement therapy
Stage 5
Established kidney failure (GFR <15 ml/min/1.73 m2, or permanent renal replacement therapy (RRT)
Causes & symptoms
Kidney failure is triggered by disease or a hereditary disorder in the kidneys. Both kidneys are typically affected.
The most common causes include:
Diabetes: Diabetes mellitus (DM), both insulin dependent (IDDM) and non-insulin dependent (NIDDM), occurs
when the body cannot produce and / or use insulin, the hormone necessary for the body to process glucose. Longterm diabetes may cause the glomeruli, the filtering units located in the nephrons of the kidneys, to gradually lose
functioning.
Glomerulonephritis: Glomerulonephritis is a chronic inflammation of the glomeruli, or filtering units of the kidney.
Certain types of glomerulonephritis are treatable, and may only cause a temporary disruption of kidney functioning.
Hypertension: High blood pressure is unique in that it is both a cause and a major symptom of kidney failure. The
kidneys can become stressed and ultimately sustain permanent damage from blood pushing through them at an
excessive level of pressure over a long period of time.
One of the major reasons is the abuse of allopathic medicines like pain killer, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics
which are nephrotoxic (toxic to kidney) and can develop into CRF.
Less common causes are:
Polycystic kidney disease
Reflux nephropathy
Kidney stones
Prostate disease
Kidney cancer
Reflux nephropathy
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Amyloidosis
Sickle cell anemia
Alport syndrome and oxalosis
Signs & symptoms
Early symptoms such as those of slower onset chronic kidney failure:
Fatigue
Restlessness
Reduced urine
Total lack of urine. Uremia which is an increase in waste products in the blood causes various symptoms:
Nausea
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Confusion
Seizures
Coma
Prevention
Some ways to help prevent or slow down the onset include:
Monitoring blood pressure regularly.
Taking treatment for chronic diseases such as diabetes, lupus, and hypertension.
Avoid smoking : For people with diabetes, smoking can speed up the damage to the small blood vessels in the
body.
Not abusing overthecounter medications.
Getting treatment for urinary tract infections or any type of urinary problems as soon as possible.
Reducing autoimmunity activity.

Diet
Have limiting fluids.
Eating a low protein diet (this may be recommended).
Restricting salt, potassium, phosphorous, and other electrolytes.
Getting enough calories if you are losing weight.
Treatment for end-stage kidney disease
Dialysis. Dialysis artificially removes waste products and extra fluid from your blood when your kidneys can no
longer do this. ...
Kidney transplant. A kidney transplant involves surgically placing a healthy kidney from a donor into your body.

Heart Attack Prevention - Homeopathy

The heart is the motor that keeps the blood in motion throughout all the blood vessels in the body. In order,for the
heart muscle to pump properly, it needs to be nourished by coronary blood vessels.Any disease or blockage
of the coronary arteries can deprive the heart muscle with the necessary oxygen and blood it needs for proper
function.
A heart attack, medically known as myocardial infarction, is the death of an area of heart muscle caused by
the blockage of a coronary vessel. This obstruction of blood flow through one of the branches of the coronary
artery is commonly caused by a rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque. Blood flow may be so severely diminished,
or totally occluded that a portion of the heart muscle dies.
The most typical symptom of a heart attack is chest pain (angina pectoris) that may radiate to the left
arm,neck, and jaw. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, heat in the chest, anxiety, light headedness,
or loss of consciousness.
The major risks factors for a heart attack are diabetes, lack of exercise, high bloodpressure, sedentary lifestyle,
old age, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, smoking, a high-sodium diet, and genetic predisposition.
In January, you may have noticed TV commercials addressing heart attack prevention. This is because most heart
attacks occur during the month of February.
There are five tests that can detect a heart attack:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Coronary angiography
Exercise stress test
Nuclear scan
Blood test
Homeopathy in Practice
The homeopathic goal is to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol to desired levels to prevent a heart attack.
Heart Attack Prevention Diet
Restrict sodium intake.
Avoid foods high in trans fatty acids and saturated fats.
Eat a well-balanced, high-fiber diet based on whole grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
Eliminate the consumption of refined foods.
Avoid milk, butter, margarine, vegetable shortening, cheese, red meat, and chicken skin. They
causeblood clogging.
Blueberries have antioxidant properties. Add them to your morning cereals.
Eat fish, especially salmon and mackerel, three times a week.
Garlic helps reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol. Take a tiny piece of garlic and crush it with
aknife. Swallow with a glass of water.
Ginger helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Have a glass of red wine with your meal, at dinner.
Lose weight, if you are overweight.
Avoid overeating and eating late.
Engage in 30 minutes of physical exercise.
Stop smoking.
Avoid stress.
Leading Remedies in Homeopathy for Heart Attack
Aconitum is given immediately at the onset of a heart attack. There is numbness of the left arm.
Cactus grandiflorus treats angina pectoris. The arteries and heart are weak due to atherosclerosis.

Spigelia relieves violent cardiac palpitations with shooting pain in the breast area. An inability to sleep, worse
sleeping on the left side.
Craetaegus oxyacantha is a tonic for the heart. It treats coronary insufficiency. The pulse is rapid and visible.
The pain on the left side of the chest radiates to the left arm.
Aurum metallicum treats myocardial weakness. The chest pain is aggravated at night. A sensation as if
the heartbeat will cease.
Latrodectus treats precordial pain, the pain intensifies with breathing.
Laurocerasus is indicated for heart failure.
Digitalis treats cardiac muscle failure. There is a slow pulse, a tight heart, palpitation, the sensation as
ifsuffocating, and all symptoms are aggravated sleeping on left side.
Baryta carbonica is indicated for a senile heart, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and loss of memory.
Viscum album treats hypertrophy of the heart.
Glonoinum treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and all heart conditions aggravated in the heat of the sun.
Platina relieves spasmodic contraction of the muscle around the heart.
Carbo vegetabilis is indicated for heart failure with cyanosis.
Naja treats angina pectoris. The chest pains radiates towards the nape of neck to the left upper shoulder, and
arm.
Veratum album calms cardiac palpitations.
Plumbum album is indicated for hypertension, sclerosis, and loss of memory.
Strophantus is indicated if there is suspicion of a heart attack. The degeneration of the cardiac muscle
accompanied by irregular heartbeat. The pulse rate is rapid at times and slow at other times.
Tabacum treats hypertrophy of the heart.
Kalmia treats bradycardia accompanied by rheumatism or gout.

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Natural Supplements for Heart Attack Prevention

Coenzyme Q10 improves heart function.
Vitamin C serves as a healing action in the body.
Vitamin E helps prevent the formation of blood clots which leads to a heart attack.
Magnesium helps improve healing after a heart attack.
Policosanol helps the liver produce less cholesterol.
Probiotics prevent diseases and maintain good health.
EPA/DHA lowers the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Fish oil supplement helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin B complex helps prevent a heart attack.
Gugulipid prevents plaque formation on arterial walls.
Niacin lowers cholesterol in the blood.
Potassium may help control heartbeat.