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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is also known as Acute renal failure (ARF) which causes a sudden drop in kidney functions. It means the kidneys become unable to filter any waste products from the blood. It can happen within a few hours or few days. Acute kidney injury causes waste products to accumulate in the blood and makes it hard for the kidneys to keep the right balance of fluid in the body. Following conditions possess risk factors for some people to develop Acute kidney injury: Age above 65 Peripheral artery disease Heart failure Kidney diseases Liver diseases The condition can be life-threatening and requires timely treatment. Acute kidney injury (AKI) treatment in Ayurveda has been known to be an efficient treatment in curing the disease. Causes of Acute kidney injury Numerous factors can be responsible for the occurrence of acute kidney injury. Some of the leading causes of AKI are as follows:: High blood pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can put an extra...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a kidney disease that leads to the gradual loss of kidney function over time. It can lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or permanent kidney failure. Kidneys are responsible for filtering harmful wastes and excess fluid from the blood. However, when the kidneys get damaged, they are unable to perform their functions and can’t filter the blood the way they should. At advanced stages of chronic kidney disease, the toxic levels of harmful fluids build up in the body which in turn could potentially harm other organs and their functions. Chronic kidney disease generally is not detected in its early stages because the symptoms take much time to show. By the time patients notice symptoms they realize that they may be suffering from chronic kidney disease and their kidneys have already been damaged to 75% of their function. Chronic kidney disease can be caused by several factors but the most common reasons are diabetes and hypertension. The proble...

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that causes the body to excrete too much protein in the urine. It indicates that the kidneys are not functioning appropriately.  Tiny blood vessels in the kidneys called ‘glomeruli’ function as a filter, which helps to remove waste and extra fluid from your blood. The waste and water end up in the bladder and excretes through the urine. Nephrotic Syndrome appears due to damage in the kidneys’ filtering unit. In this situation, a considerable protein amount leaks out of the body through urine. High blood pressure, blood sugar level damage the blood vessels in the kidney and other body parts which are the leading causes of nephrotic syndrome. The other medical conditions include focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), prolonged PKD, etc. Besides, we all know how important proteins are for repairing body tissues and generating new tissues in the body. In Nephrotic Syndrome, the level of protein gets decreased in the body...