Ultrasound, a noninvasive type of imaging test, is often used in the
diagnosis of kidney disease. In general, kidneys are shrunken in size in chronic
kidney disease due to progressive loss of kidney function. While, is dialysis a
good treatment option for shrunken kidneys?
With the progressive loss of kidney function, they kidneys attempt to
compensate for renal damage hyperfiltration (excess straining of the blood)
within the remaining functional nephrons - filtering units consisted of a
glomerulus and corresponding tubule. Over time, hyperfiltration leads to further
loss of function.
Due to chronic loss of function, the kidneys tend to shrink in size and
present progressive scarring within all parts of them. When over 70% of the
normal combined function of both kidneys is lost, most patients will begin to
experience symptoms of Renal Failure.
Dialysis for shrunken kidneys
Dialysis may to used when the normal functions of the kidneys become
compromised by kidney shrinkage. Typically, those with less than 85% kidney
function will be recommended for dialysis, though the recommended actual level
may vary from case to case.
In essence, dialysis is a way to artificially replicate some of the necessary
functions of the kidneys, such as filter out toxins. However, it fails to
perform all the functions of the natural kidneys like secreting important
hormones.
Moreover, dialysis is not a treatment for kidney damage, as it do
nothing to improve the kidney function.
Is there any better treatment for shrunken kidneys aside from dialysis?
Though there is not yet a cure for your kidney shrinkage, we can find
effective treatment to restore the renal function. In China, we use the latest
Immunotherapy to help us realize this.
Immunotherapy is a new integrated Chinese - Western medicine which is
developed based on more than 20 years' research and clinical practices. Through
combining innovative Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy with the most-advanced
Immunotherapy, we can treat shrunken kidneys effectively.
