How to Prevent Further Kidney Damage with Atrophy of Kidneys
Atrophy of both kidneys mean kidneys have been damaged severely. In order to prevent further kidney damage, patients need to accept prompt and systemic treatment, which consists of diet plan, nursing care, medicine and systemic therapy.
Before introducing these methods, we would like to talk about symptoms of atrophic kidneys.
Kidney shrinkage indicates the serious loss of kidney functioning tissues. Then, the decline of kidney function can induce the following symptoms and complications.
- Fatigue and weakness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Swelling in the feet, legs, ankles or face
- Skin itching
- Back pain
- High blood pressure
Effective methods to treat atrophy of kidneys
1. Modify the diet to guarantee enough nutrition: Patients with atrophic kidneys also have malnutrition, while extra intake of many other substances can strain the kidneys and worsen the kidney condition easily. Thereby, patients had better eat more egg white, milk, lean meat and fresh vegetables in their daily life and avoid seafood, alcohol, high-salt foods, incomplete protein, and so on.
2. Take medicines and medical therapies timely: These medical treatments have two roles: controlling problems caused by kidney shrinkage, and making impaired kidneys fresh and working again. For example, ACEI, ARBs, EPO treatment, diuretic, etc, can help atrophic kidney symptoms, while Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is one effective treatment that can save impaired kidneys.
3. Nursing care in daily life: A healthy and scientific lifestyle can also do a lot to improve patients’ prognosis and prevent further kidney damage. In view of this, patients should pay attention to the following aspects:
* Have more rest
* Prevent infections especially caused by streptococcus
* Don’t use medication incorrectly
* Keep the skin clean
* Do exercise regularly
* Stop alcohol and smoking
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