Chinese Herbs for Proteinuria: Treating Chronic Kidney Disease

Kidney disease is a life altering health condition that often progresses negatively over the course of a patient's life. If you have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, it is important to become familiar with not only the traditional medical care associated with proteinuria, but also the supportive alternative medicine that may be considered as well.

Proteinuria is a common side effect of chronic kidney disease. As the name implies, the condition is associated with a large amount of protein buildup in the urine which produces a signal to physicians that damage of the kidney is worsening. Because the kidneys can not typically pass large amounts of protein through the urine, when a high level is present, further evaluation and testing is needed to address end stage renal disease.

If you are concerned about proteinuria in your chronic kidney disease, it is important to ask your physician how you can minimize the risk but to also meet with a homeopathic healthcare specialist about the need for Chinese herbs for proteinuria. While we typically do not think of herbal medicine as a primary focus in our care, there are some

Chinese herbs that may help to reduce the amount of protein passing through the kidneys and, as a result, work to maintain the health of your kidney glial cells.

One such Chinese herb for proteinuria that many chronic kidney disease patients consider is the herb known as cistanche. The primary focus of this herbal remedy involves the ability of the herb to tone up the tissue and muscle that support the kidney so as to alleviate complication such as incontinence and other muscular complications - even preventing the need for bladder sling surgery. In doing so, your glial cells work not need to work as hard and, thereby, may reduce the amount of damage and protein excretion you experience.

There are many Chinese herbs for proteinuria and kidney health. As with any alternative medicine remedy, always consult your primary care physician first to ensure you are taking herbal remedies that will not cause further harm. Once cleared by your doctor, a homeopathic specialist can provide the best recommendations for your particular healthcare needs. While herbal remedies do not cure chronic kidney disease, they can support better kidney health while traditional medical care works to cure.

Sources: Chinese Herbal Medicines, by Yifan Yang, MD