Is it true that Zhan Zhuang can cure chronic nephritis?
Disease description:
Some people claim that Zhan Zhuang (standing桩 practice) has miraculous effects in treating chronic nephritis. Is it true that Zhan Zhuang can cure chronic nephritis?
Standing Qigong cannot actually cure chronic nephritis. As a long-term inflammatory kidney disease caused by multiple factors, chronic nephritis involves pathological processes such as glomerulosclerosis and renal interstitial fibrosis, which may ultimately lead to reduced kidney function. Although Standing Qigong can help regulate physical and mental conditions and improve blood circulation through specific postures and breathing techniques, thereby alleviating symptoms to a certain extent, it cannot reverse already existing pathological changes, and therefore cannot achieve a cure for chronic nephritis. For the treatment of chronic nephritis, regular monitoring of kidney function indicators is necessary, along with following medical advice for pharmacological treatment, such as the use of antihypertensive and kidney-protective medications. At the same time, patients should also ensure adequate rest, avoid excessive fatigue, and maintain healthy lifestyle habits to promote recovery. Furthermore, when the condition progresses to end-stage renal disease, kidney replacement therapies such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplantation may be required.