Restoring Chronic Kidney Disease : Restoring, Preserving, and Improving CKD to Avoid Dialysis

By GORDON NSOWINE

If you are suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD), you may feel hopeless and helpless. You may think that your only options are to endure the painful symptoms, take medications with harmful side effects, or undergo dialysis or transplantation. But what if there was a way to restore, preserve, and improve your kidney function naturally, without drugs or surgery?

In this book, you will discover the groundbreaking research and proven methods that have helped thousands of CKD patients to reverse their condition and avoid dialysis. You will learn how to:

• Identify the root causes of your kidney damage and how to address them
• Adopt a kidney-friendly diet and lifestyle that will nourish and heal your kidneys
• Use natural remedies and supplements that will support and enhance your kidney function
• Monitor your kidney health and track your progress
• Prevent and treat common complications and co-morbidities of CKD
• And much more!

This book is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It is a comprehensive guide that will empower you to take charge of your own health and make informed decisions that suit your individual needs and goals. Whether you have mild, moderate, or advanced CKD, this book will show you how to restore, preserve, and improve your kidney function and avoid dialysis.

 

Chronic kidney Disease (CKD) is a main general medical condition around the world. It has been assessed to influence around 13.4% of the populace. In the US, more than 40 million individuals experience the ill effects of CKD. In any case, there are very few compelling medicines for this sickness. However, there are solid solutions for kidney sickness that are obscure to individuals with CKD. An eating regimen low in protein and phosphorus is typically one that is plant-based. This is a decent kidney illness diet yet isn't normally advanced. Rather, in the US and numerous western nations, individuals grow up being instructed that they should eat bunches of meat to be sound. Yet, meat and meat items can be inconvenient to kidney wellbeing (as well as heart wellbeing). We underline this reality in this book with logical examinations to back the case. Drinking sufficient water is crucial for kidney wellbeing and health yet it isn't underscored all of the time. This book shows readers not simply drinking water is really great for your kidneys, yet how. It likewise demonstrates the way that specific normal nutrients, teas and spices can assist with further developing kidney capability and stop and, surprisingly, turn around CKD and stay away from dialysis. Applicable distributed investigations are accommodated confirmation and further perusing.

. A few patients might need to begin here and read the full sections at their recreation. It makes sense of circumstances where kidney sickness is reversible and ways of forestalling reversible decreases in kidney capability. It disperses numerous legends about CKD treatment that have no advantage and, at times, might be risky. For patients who are contemplating about whether dialysis is in their future, the book offers multiple ways of anticipating on the off chance that dialysis is logical or impossible in a CKD patient's future. It spreads out upsides and downsides of the different choices for patients who are thinking about a kidney relocate or dialysis and makes sense of why getting a kidney relocate before dialysis is at any point begun or picking home peritoneal dialysis are the two most ideal choices for most CKD patients who require a kidney substitution treatment.

 

Don't let CKD rob you of your quality of life. You can reclaim your health and happiness with this book. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: ANAFO FRANCIS
• Release date: Dec 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223660972

Book preview

Introduction

Millions of individuals worldwide are impacted by the major and expanding global health issue known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). A number of consequences, including high blood pressure, anemia, bone disease, cardiovascular disease, and kidney failure, can result from chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their capacity to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. For people who have it, CKD can also lower quality of life and raise mortality risk.

CKD is not, however, an unavoidable or hopeless outcome. People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can restore, preserve, and improve their overall health in a variety of ways. In certain situations, CKD can be halted, slowed down, or even reversed with the right diagnosis, care, management, prevention, and coping mechanisms. Furthermore, a plethora of advancements and developments in the field of nephrology have given patients and caregivers with chronic kidney disease (CKD) new hope and opportunity.

Renowned nephrologist and researcher Gordon Nsowine's book provides a thorough and useful overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and management strategies. The following themes are covered in the book:

How does chronic kidney disease (CKD) impact your health? The causes, phases, symptoms, and complications of chronic kidney disease (CKD) are all explained in this chapter along with the architecture and functions of the kidneys.

How can CKD be diagnosed and tracked? This chapter explains the criteria and tests for chronic kidney disease (CKD), the function of imaging and biomarkers in CKD, and the significance of routine check-ups and follow-ups.

How is CKD managed and treated? This chapter covers the treatments and drugs for chronic kidney disease (CKD), dietary and lifestyle changes for CKD, and the alternatives and results of renal replacement therapy.

How can the progression of CKD be stopped or postponed? The risk factors and preventative tactics for chronic kidney disease (CKD), the evidence and management guidelines for the condition, and the part patient education and empowerment play in CKD care are all covered in this chapter.

How can I manage my life successfully while having CKD? This chapter examines the psychological and physical effects of chronic kidney disease (CKD), resources and support available to patients and caregivers, and the prospects for CKD innovation and research in the future.

Anyone who has CKD, is at risk of getting CKD, or provides care for someone who has CKD should read this book. Health professionals, students, and researchers who wish to refresh their knowledge and expertise on CKD will also find it helpful. To aid in comprehension, the book is written in an easy-to-read style and includes examples, images, tables, and charts. For additional reading, the book also includes references and links to trustworthy and pertinent websites.

You will obtain important knowledge and advice from reading this book on how to improve your kidney health and quality of life with chronic renal disease. Additionally, you will learn about the most recent innovations and advancements in CKD research and innovation, which could soon alter the way CKD is treated and managed. Anyone who wants to take control of their kidney health and well-being should read this book.

Chapter 1

What is Chronic Kidney Disease and How Does It Affect Your Health?

Located slightly below the rib cage on either side of the spine, the kidneys are two bean-shaped organs. They are in charge of filtering the blood to get rid of extra fluid, waste, and electrolytes. They also generate the hormones that control the formation of red blood cells, blood pressure, and bone health. The kidneys are essential to the body's ability to remain balanced and healthy.

On the other hand, illnesses or injuries can occasionally cause the kidneys to malfunction. We refer to this illness as chronic kidney disease (CKD). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a gradual, irreversible decrease of kidney function. Numerous conditions include diabetes, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and genetic diseases can all contribute to it.

Based on the degree of kidney damage and the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), a measurement of the kidneys' ability to filter blood, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is categorized into five phases. Stages include:

Stage 1: GFR (>90 mL/min/1.73 m2) is normal or slightly lowered, and there are indications of kidney injury such as hematuria (blood in the urine) and proteinuria (protein in the urine).

Stage 2: There are symptoms of renal injury and a slightly decreased GFR (60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2).

Stage 3: Signs of renal damage and a moderately decreased GFR (30-59 mL/min/1.73 m2).

Stage 4: Significantly lower GFR (15–29 mL/min/1.73 m2), together with indications of renal impairment.

Stage 5: End-stage renal disease (ESRD), necessitating dialysis or transplantation, with very low or no GFR (<15 mL/min/1.73 m2).

Affected person's health and well-being can be impacted in a number of ways by CKD. The following are a few typical CKD symptoms and complications:

Lethargy, anemia (low red blood cell count), and exhaustion

Edema, or swelling in the hands, face, ankles, feet, or legs

Breathlessness, chest discomfort, and cardiac issues (cardiovascular illness)

Vomiting, appetite loss, weight loss, and nausea

Rashes, dry skin, and itching

Twitches, cramping in the muscles, and restless legs syndrome

headache, disorientation, and difficulty focusing

Issues related to sleep, like snoring, sleep apnea, and insomnia

Fractures, osteoporosis, and discomfort in the