How can You Slow the Progression of Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic Renal Failure, also known as chronic kidney failure refers to a slow progressive loss of kidney function over a period of several years, which is much common than people realize, and usually goes undetected and undiagnosed until the disease eventually progresses to the end-stage renal disease. As kidney failure advances and the organ's function is severely impaired, patients in end-stage renal disease will not survive without dialysis or a kidney transplant. In order to delay or prevent kidney failure, we should take the following measures.
① Control the blood pressure
For those who have Diabetes and/or protein in urine, you should keep your blood pressure at 125/75 or lower. However, if you have kidney problems but not Diabetes, the blood pressure should be kept at 130/85 or lower. According to studies, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) can help slow progression of kidney disease in people with Diabetes, even if they don’t have high blood pressure. You can have a good control of blood pressure under the instruction of your doctor.
② Control the blood glucose
For patients with Diabetes, you should control your blood glucose levels strictly. Keep your Hemoglobin A1c, which measures blood glucose control over the past two to three months, to less than 6.5%. You need monitor your glucose closely to avoid hypoglycemia. You can talk to your doctor about your treatment options.
③ Repair the kidney damage
In some cases, the kidney disease itself can be treated. You can have a surgery if you have an obstruction that block your urine flow. If you have an infection, antibiotics may clear it up. The damage may also results from the effects of prescription or non-prescription medications, so you should choose a different medication that is less harmful to the kidneys. Painkillers can cause damage to your kidneys.
Some kidney disease, such as IgA Nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, and lupus can cause damage when your immune system overreacts and inflammation occurs. In these cases, you can resort to steroids and/or other medications to control the immune system so as to slow the disease process.
Though patients with Chronic Renal Failure have many options to help slow its progression, early management can probably stop the disease before progression advances or even reverse your disease. You can contact us by Email to khkpcn@hotmail.com.