Albuminuria: Too much protein in the urine
Hypoalbuminemia: Too little albumin in the blood
Hyperlipidemia: Too much fat and cholesterol in the blood
Edema: Swelling in the legs, feet, ankles and around the face or eyes
There are multiple proteins in the blood, but in the case of proteinuria, albumin leaks from the blood into the urine. It is a protein that draws out excess fluid from the body and maintains fluid and electrolyte equilibrium level. This fluid is then passed to the bloodstream where kidneys remove them. But when albumin gets leaked, the body’s capacity to soak fluid gets decreased and cause edema.
Nephrotic syndrome occurs because of the problem in the filters of the kidneys called glomeruli. Glomeruli and tubules work together during the filtration process. When the blood is passed through the filters, glomeruli keep the large molecules of the protein. But if the glomeruli are damaged, then some molecules of protein may skip through them, in such a case, tubule return the protein back into the blood.
During nephrotic syndrome, the healthy kidneys may allow 3 gm of protein to leak into the urine in a 24-hour, which is 20 times more than that filtered by the healthy kidneys.
What are the reasons for nephrotic syndrome?
Primary nephrotic syndrome is caused by diseases that affect the kidneys only, such as membranous nephropathy, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. To influence the kidneys and their filter is the main target of these diseases. FSGS, which is the most common cause of the nephrotic syndrome, occurs when scar tissues form in the parts of the glomeruli while membranous nephropathy occurs because of harmful deposits of immune molecules on the glomeruli.
Nephrotic syndrome is caused by secondary conditions also. These diseases affect multiple parts of the body, such as diabetes or lupus. More than 50% of cases of nephrotic syndrome are caused by diabetes or inflammation.
The other common causes of nephrotic syndrome include:
• Minimal change disease: In this disease, tissues of the kidneys look normal under a microscope but are not filtering properly.
• Renal vein thrombosis: In RVT, a blood clot blocks a vein that drains blood out of the kidney.
• Over the counter pills: Medications such as non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have also been linked to nephrotic syndrome.
Such causes of nephrotic syndrome should be treated with the best ayurvedic treatment for nephrotic syndrome in India.
Signs of nephrotic syndrome
The common causes of nephrotic syndrome include:
• Albuminuria
• Hypoalbuminia
• Weight gain
• Foamy urine
• Fatigue body
• High blood pressure
• Loss of appetite
Nephrotic syndrome diet
Diet is vital to manage nephrotic syndrome, says the doctor of Karma Ayurveda Health Hospital. Untreated nephrotic syndrome can progress to chronic kidney disease, so diet and ayurvedic treatment should go hand in hand. Limit the inclusion of sodium or salt to prevent swelling and control high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is common during kidney disease and further poses a threat to the kidneys. So, to prevent high blood pressure quit smoking and stop alcohol consumption.
Nephrotic syndrome can raise the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, so take a diet that is low in cholesterol and saturated fats.
Nephrotic syndrome causes the protein to skip through the urine, so eating a diet low in protein is recommended. A high protein and animal diet can worsen your situation.
Treatment
The best ayurvedic treatment for nephrotic syndrome is suggested to the patients by Doctor Puneet Dhawan. This line of treatment is the most trusted one because the medicines are made from organic and rare herbs.
If you have any queries about the treatment, reach us at Karma Ayurveda health hospital.
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