How to Stop Rapid Decline of GFR in PKD

2014-11-14 07:05

How to stop rapid decline of GFR in PKD? GFR stands for Glomerular Filtration Rate which is an indicator of kidney condition. Low GFR means poor kidney function and rapid decline of GFR signifies rapid decline of kidney function. PKD is a genetic kidney disorder that can cause decline of GFR and when GFR is lower than 15, dialysis or kidney transplant is needed. Well, what can we do to stop rapid decline of GFR with PKD?

Why does GFR decline in PKD?

GFR estimates how much blood passes through the kidney in united time. Low GFR means kidneys filter less blood in limited time. PKD is an illness that can cause cysts in kidney. Small kidney cyst is harmless, but the problem is PKD always cause countless cysts in kidney and what is worse, all the cysts enlarge over time.

In PKD, if no effective is given, kidney will be finally covered with numerous large kidney cysts which oppress surrounding kidney tissues and make them unable to work normally. Kidney function declines when kidney tissues lose their work ability. Under such a condition, only a small amount of kidney tissues can help to filter blood, so medical test report shows low GFR in such a case.

How to stop rapid decline of GFR in PKD?

Rapid decline of GFR means kidney function is declining. Under such a case, we need to take the following measures:

1. Protect residual kidney tissues

Kidney function keeps declining when more and more kidney tissues fail to work, so by protecting residual kidney tissues, further kidney damages can be avoided. In PKD, kidney tissues are damaged by large kidney cysts, so as long as we keep cysts in small size, new kidney damages can be avoided. Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is a treatment that has been proven to be able to shrink all the kidney cysts at one time. By protecting residual kidney tissues, further decline of GFR can be stopped.

2. Repair injured kidney tissues

Dead kidney tissues can not be brought back to life again, but injured kidney tissues can be repaired well with some Chinese medicines. In our hospital, Mai Kang mixture, feet bath and some oral herbs are used to repair injured kidney tissues and strengthen kidney. You can consult our online doctor for more detailed information about these treatments. When kidney function is increased, GFR can not increased.

3. Reduce kidney burden

A well-planed diet can not repair kidney damages, but by taking some kidney-beneficial foods and avoid some bad foods, kidney burden can be reduced greatly. For PKD patients, diet plan should be made according to their specific condition. We provide online service here, so you can consult our online doctor to get individual diet advice.

Lastly, for PKD patients, further decline of GFR means decline of kidney function, so when further kidney damages are avoided, further decline of GFR is stopped.

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