What are the treatment methods for kidney failure?
Disease description:
I've been having quite severe lower back pain for a period of time, and it has lasted rather long. I went to the hospital for a checkup and was told that it is kidney failure. I'm afraid this disease cannot be cured. May I ask what are the treatment methods available for kidney failure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Guang
Kidney failure, based on its progression speed and severity, can be categorized into acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. The treatment of kidney failure involves controlling the condition, alleviating symptoms, preventing complications, and restoring or maintaining kidney function as much as possible. The following are some common treatment methods:
1. Dietary management: Patients with kidney failure need to strictly limit intake of water, salt, and protein to maintain water and electrolyte balance and reduce the burden on the kidneys.
2. Nutritional therapy: A low-protein diet is one of the fundamental treatments for kidney failure, helping to reduce urinary protein excretion and thereby protect kidney function.
3. Renal protection and nitrogen reduction: Traditional Chinese medicine preparations such as Uremic Clearance (Niaoduqing) and Yishen Pills may be selected for renal protection and nitrogen reduction therapy to delay further deterioration of kidney function.
4. Lifestyle modifications: Quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, controlling body weight, regular exercise, and managing blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipid levels are all important non-pharmacological treatment measures.
5. Kidney transplantation: For patients with end-stage renal disease, if conditions permit, kidney transplantation is the most ideal treatment option, offering near-normal quality of life.
