Acupuncture and Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition where the kidney can not fully functioning as they should. This condition is considered as long term condition and can get worse over time. This kidney disease usually experienced by older people. Anybody can get this disease, however, it is more common in black people and South Asian people. As the kidney disease getting worse and worse, it may stop working completely. Fortunately, there are many people can still live normally even with this disease. [note]Chronic kidney disease - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Kidney-disease-chronic/Pages/Introduction.aspx[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The kidney disease is considered as serious disease. Unfortunately this condition often not showing any symptoms due to the ability of the kidney to compensate problems in their function. Kidney is a very important organs for human body. Therefore, any failure of the kidney function can affect heavily to the human body. Sign and symptoms of the existence of the kidney disease including frequent urinating, legs swelling, high blood pressure, fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite, itching, chest pain, and bone pain. [note]Chronic Kidney Disease: Stages 4, 3, 2 and Symptoms, http://www.emedicinehealth.com/chronic_kidney_disease/page4_em.htm#chronic_kidney_disease_symptoms_and_when_to_seek_medical_care[/note]  

CAUSES

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There are many disease or condition that can cause chronic kidney disease which are diabetes, high blood pressure, Glomerulonephritis, Interstitial nephritis, Polycystic kidney disease, Prolonged obstruction of the urinary tract, Vesicoureteral, and Recurrent kidney infection [note]Chronic kidney disease-Symptoms and causes, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-kidney-disease/symptoms-causes/dxc-20207466[/note]  

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Related Acupuncture Points : KI6 KI3 KI4 KI5 KI2 SP4 Acupuncture Treatment For Kidney Disease Kidney disease is a chronic disease and it is considered to be a disease that is hard to be cured. The treatment for this disease may not be able to completely cure the disease but somehow can reduce the severity of the symptom. Acupuncture treatment is considered to be the treatment that can cure kidney disease effectively. The benefit of the acupunture treatment for kidney disease are : 1. Improve urine condition The stimulation of Shenshu acupoint can increase urine volume and rid away blood in the urine 2. Boosting Immune Function Through stimulating some specific acupoints, acupuncture can regulate immune disorders efficiently. This effect is achieved via double ways: enhance immunity and inhibit hyperactive immune response. 3. Regulate kidney function The stimulation at the kidney channels and bladder channels is performed to remove waste products such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. The improved kidney function can greatly increase the chance of healing completely. [note]Acupuncture Treatment for Kidney Failure-Kidney Failure, http://www.kidneyfailureweb.com/treatment/306.html[/note]  

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