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Kidney Disorder treatment
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The most common causes of Kidney disorder are: Diabetes, Hypertention, Glumerulonephritis, Polycystic kidney disease,High Cholesterol, Use of analgeics like acetamenophen and ibuprofen for long duaration, clogging and hardening of artey ( atherosclerosis), Obstruction of urine flow by stones, Enlarged prostate, Stricture, cancer , Sickle cell disease, HIV infection, Herion abuse etc.
Traditional Treatment
Medication cannot reverse the kidney disorder but it helps to treat the symptoms and complication to prevent further damage and slow the progress of the disorder. 1. Antihypertensive medication to keep blood pressure at safe range below 130/80.eg, ACE Inhibitors, diuretics,vasodilators, angiotensin II receptor blocker,beta blocker, calcium channel blocker,direct renin inhibitor. 2. medication to
lower the cholesterol level 3. Erythropoietin to induce production of more red blood cells and reduce anaemia. This may help relieve the fatigue and weakness that's associated with anemia. 4. Diuretics to balance fluid volume in the body. 5. Dialysis 6. kidney transplantation
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Alternative Treatment
Calcium and vitamin D suplements, iron supplements, a low protein diet inorder to minimize waste product in the body, Phosphorus-lowering medications(calcium carbonate, calcitirol),Minimize use of salt, milk, cheese, nuts, and cola drinks.
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