How to treat kidneys correctly?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Kidney can be treated differently: alone or with the help of a doctor, at home or in the hospital, by means of alternative or traditional medicine. You can come up with your own method based on self-hypnosis or, in the end, completely abandon all treatment, hoping that the disease, as it came, will go away - by itself. There are many options. Everyone chooses the most suitable and inspiring confidence. We will make a comparative analysis of what methods of treating kidneys are available today.
Tablets, injections and ointments - methods of official medicine
To treat kidneys through modern medicine can be two ways - conservative and operative. It is clear that surgical intervention is shown in the most extreme cases, when no pills, no compresses, no injections, can not fix or alleviate the situation. Therefore, to consider in detail the situation when this method is most appropriate, and to dwell on modern surgical techniques - there is no sense, we will leave these details to professional surgeons. Let's talk about conservative methods that effectively treat kidneys.
All kidney diseases, by nature, can be divided into:
- Inflammatory (for example, pyelonephritis ),
- Physiological (omission of the kidney),
- dystrophic (kidney dystrophy of various types: glycogen, parenchymal, fat),
Isolated stands renal stone disease of the kidneys, which does not fall into the above group categories. It is considered to be a consequence of metabolic disturbances in the body, but precise mechanisms of development are not fully understood, therefore we will leave this disease as an independent group.
Medical measures to eliminate kidney diseases should be aimed at:
- pain relief syndrome, for which painkillers are used, for example, baralgin (in cases of renal colic, urgent introduction of narcotic pain medications is required, which have the right to use qualified medical specialists in cases of acute need), antispasmodics, more often apply no-shpu, in tablets or in form of injection, mixing it with saline solution;
- inhibition and complete cessation of the inflammatory process. In this case, the use of antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, uroseptics;
- normalization of renal function and removal of edema - inclusion in the curative course of diuretics, a special diet, supporting physiotherapy.
Along with medicamental treatment, a number of general strengthening procedures are used that are aimed at increasing muscle tone, especially the abdominal press, increasing subcutaneously fatty tissue. Such measures are necessary in cases of detection of kidney failure, which is due to a decrease in intra-abdominal pressure, with low muscle tone and depletion of fat stores in the body, which reduces the effectiveness of the ligamentous apparatus of the kidneys. Correctly chosen measures of strengthening the body in some cases allow you to return the lowered kidney to the place without medication.
Strong muscles, a healthy body and strong immunity - normalize not only the work of the kidneys, but the whole body as a whole.
How to treat kidneys with traditional methods?
Some patients prefer to combine the methods of modern medicine with traditional remedies, for example, by the methods of Chinese alternative medicine. Acupuncture has long been recognized throughout the world, few people will deny the usefulness of this method. The method is effective and effective in many diseases, you only need to find an expert expert who is thoroughly versed in all the subtleties of this ancient science of healing.
Before entrusting your body and health to doctors working on the methods of Chinese medicine, you should carefully examine the documentation confirming their professional compliance, pay attention to work experience. If specific clinics are indicated, it's good to get feedback about this specialist there. Such a cathedral of information will help to draw the right conclusions and in many respects will have a positive effect on the outcome of medical procedures, because respect and trust in the doctor plays a very important role.
Treating the kidney with traditional medicine is not just a science, it's a whole art, observing all the necessary ceremonies, restoring the balance of yin-yang energies, checking the meridians of each organ, bringing the whole organism to equilibrium. And only then, acupuncture, heating with stones, acupuncture course, phyto treatment and Chinese massage.
Herbs, berries and rootlets - alternative therapies
Wisdom, accumulated over centuries, is used not only to treat various ailments, the experience of ancestors is useful in many difficult situations that modern people face. Mindfulness of people of the centuries-old past, sometimes surprises no less than the great discoveries of modern scientists. To notice minor trifles, to draw objective conclusions from unimportant cause and effect facts - that's what distinguished our great-grandfathers, from us, people pampered with technological progress.
In-depth study of the healing power of nature, the variety of medicines growing literally under their feet, was a matter of everyday life in the distant past. The diverse effect of the same herb, prepared in different ways, on different bases, helped to compose complex recipes used in different situations.
To treat kidneys by alternative means is offered with the help of different combinations and proportional ratio of such herbs as dogrose and spores, parsley and anise, tolon and cranberry, leaves, shoots and flowers of birch, juniper.
As already mentioned above, the same grass, prepared in different ways, has a different effect. The proportions and the ratio with other components are also of great importance. Therefore, once the preference is given to treatment by alternative means, it is necessary to confide in a professional phyto physician who will select the right herbal collection that meets the needs of this particular situation.
Mineral water for kidneys - sanatorium treatment
It can not be said that sanatoriums and resorts specializing in the reception of patients with kidney problems are provided with only therapeutic measures. Most often, spa treatment is indicated for recovery after basic treatment, to prevent the occurrence of relapses, to maintain the body, in order to avoid the transition of the acute form of the disease, to chronic. Before he goes to treat the kidneys in a sanatorium, you need to undergo a course of treatment for the underlying ailment and only then get a referral to the desired resort area. Depending on the disease of the kidneys, Kislovodsk or Mineral Waters is the most suitable, while others should go to the seaside, for example, to Yalta.
Strictly contraindicated people suffering from kidney disorders, visiting sanatoriums with therapeutic hydrogen sulfide waters. There are also a number of contraindications when visiting any other resort regions. To get more precise instructions and recommendations, it is worthwhile, however, to contact your doctor. In addition to a good advice, he can get a free ticket for medical rest, which can not be done when contacting a travel agency.
Stand on the shoulder blades and twine - non-traditional methods of treating the kidneys
Most often, the phrase "alternative medicine" is understood as alternative means, but in our case, this is really an unconventional approach to the treatment of the body. Let's talk about the healing properties of yoga.
Of course, there are no such indications and recommendations for practicing yoga, which would force a person to exotic postures during a fit of severe pain. Yoga should be started after the basic course of treatment of kidney disease has been completed and the turn of the recovery period is coming. Strengthening all vital functions of the body, restoring protective forces, after an intense fight against inflammation or infection, raising the level of emotional state to high limits - all this can be done with the help of yoga.
Comprehending the basics of this art, you need to pay attention to such poses "Locust", "Cobra". These two poses strengthen, as time, the area of the kidneys. Although, while practicing yoga constantly, the body, in time, begins to enjoy any posture, and the discovery of additional possibilities of one's body, gives a fine mood and a lot of strength for daily activities.
Summary
From the examples given, it can be seen that there are a lot of therapeutic measures through which the kidneys can be treated. But there is no such standard algorithm that could approach each situation. Therefore, the most correct solution will be a comprehensive approach to the problem, combining all appropriate effective methods, accelerating the overall health effect, causing minimal harm to the body.