Chronic renal failure and it is nephroprotective treatment in Ayurveda: A review

Author(s):  
B. N. Gadve ◽  
Sejal A. Patil

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a threat to global health in general and for developing countries in particular. Globally CRF is the 12th highest cause of death. CRF is a progressive loss in renal function taking place over a period of months or years. This initially manifests only as a biochemical abnormality. CRF is considered when glomerular filtration rate (GFR) falls below 30ml/min. The conventional approach of management includes dialysis and renal transplantation, which are not affordable. Therefore, exploration of a safe and alternative therapy is needed. In Ayurveda, the disease can be consider as complication arising from various urinary disorders. A hampering of the function of basti, i.e. urine formation, results in the accumulation of several noxious products in circulation which need excreted management is aimed at eliminating these toxins, to protect the accessible renal cells rejuvenate the quiet cells. In Ayurveda several drugs are used as nephroprotective and this group of drug acts as good non- specific cytoprotectives. In this regard Ayurveda provides leads through its holistic line of management by in co-operative dietary and lifestyle invention and bio-balancing effects of Ayurvedic drugs.  

1993 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 733-736 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Rustom ◽  
J. S. Grime ◽  
P. Maltby ◽  
H. R. Stockdale ◽  
M. J. Jackson ◽  
...  

1. The new method developed to measure renal tubular degradation of small filtered proteins in patients with normal renal function, using radio-labelled aprotinin (Trasylol) (R. Rustom, J. S. Grime, P. Maltby, H. R. Stockdale, M. Critchley, J. M. Bone. Clin Sci 1992; 83, 289–94), was evaluated in patients with chronic renal failure. 2. Aprotinin was labelled with either 99mTc (40 MBq) or 131I (0.1 MBq), and injected intravenously in nine patients, with different renal pathologies. 51Cr-EDTA clearance (corrected for height and weight) was 40 + 5.4 (range 11.2-81) ml min−1 1.73 m−2. Activity in plasma and urine was measured over 24–48 h, and chromatography on Sephadex-G-25-M was used to separate labelled aprotinin from free 99mTcO4− or 131I−. Renal uptake was measured for 99mTc-labelled aprotinin only. 3. The volume of distribution was 20.2 + 2.3 litres. Chromatography showed all plasma activity as undegraded aprotinin, and urine activity only as the free labels (99mTcO4− or 131I−). 4. As in patients with normal renal function, activity in the kidney appeared promptly, with 5.7 + 2.5% of the dose detected even at 5 min. Activity rose rapidly to 9.4 + 1.6% of dose after 1.5 h, then more slowly to 15.0 + 0.5% of dose at 4.5 h, and even more slowly thereafter, reaching 24.1 + 2.8% of dose at 24 h. Extra-renal uptake was again insignificant, and both 99mTcO4− and 131I− appeared promptly in the urine, with similar and uniform rates of excretion over 24 h. 5. Both tubular uptake at 24 h and the rate of tubular metabolism over 24 h were lower than in the patients with normal renal function studied previously, but only the rate of tubular metabolism was directly related to the glomerular filtration rate (r = 0.75, P <0.02). 6. Correction for the reduced glomerular filtration rate yielded values for both tubular uptake (0.67 + 0.14 versus 0.32 + 0.03% of dose/ml of glomerular filtration rate, P <0.005), and tubular metabolism (0.033 + 0.07 versus 0.015 + 0.001% of dose h−1 ml−1 of glomerular filtration rate, P <0.005) that were higher by comparison with those for patients with normal renal function studied previously. 7. Fractional renal degradation of 99mTc-aprotinin (in h−1), derived from the mean rate of urinary excretion of the free isotope over a given interval, divided by the mean cumulative kidney uptake over the same interval, also fell steeply early, and then more slowly to 0.07 + 0.01 h−1 at 14.25 h (between 4.5 and 24 h). 8. It is concluded that the method described previously is also suitable in patients with chronic renal failure, allowing further research into renal disease progression.


Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (21) ◽  
pp. 4592-4592
Author(s):  
Eugene Nikitin ◽  
Boldykyz Dzhumabaeva ◽  
Irina Kaplanskaya ◽  
Anait Melikyan ◽  
Ludmila Biryukova

Abstract Abstract 4592 The optimal treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and concomitant renal impairment is unclear. Fludarabine containing regimens are contraindicated in patients with glomerular filtration rate less then 30 ml/min. Alkylating agents are either contraindicated or require dose reduction due to their relatively large renal clearance. Treatment choice is especially difficult in cases with refractoriness to alkylating drugs. The aim of this study was to assess safety and efficacy of bendamustine monotherapy in CLL patients with concomitant chronic renal failure. Seven patients with proven diagnosis of CLL and chronic kidney disease were treated with bendamustine monotherapy. The median age of patients was 66 years (range 61 – 83). All patients were males. The median creatinine level was 183 mkmol/L (range 165 – 573), the median level of glomerular filtration rate was 39 ml/min (range 23 – 47). The causes of chronic renal failure: membranous proliferative glomerulonephritis and focal CLL infiltration – 1 case, nephrectomy for cancer and massive CLL infiltration – 1 case, nephrectomy for cancer and pyelonephritis of sole kidney – 1 case, massive diffuse CLL infiltration with no other causes identified – 1 case, drug associated tubulointerstitial nephritis with development of irreversible renal failure – 1 case, chronic gout and urolithiasis in 1 case, unknown – 1 case. None of the patients required hemodialysis. Treatment consisted of bendamustine monotherapy, administered for two days every 4 weeks. Treatment in all patients started with dose 70 mg/m2/day. If the first course was well tolerated the dose was escalated to 100 mg/m2 on the next courses. Three patients were newly diagnosed and four patients had relapsed disease, after a medium of 2 lines of therapy (range 1 – 2). Two patients were refractory to alkylating drugs. Before initiation of bendamustine 4 patients had Binet stage C, and 3 Binet stage B. Four patients received all planned 6 cycles of therapy with dose escalation to 100 mg/m2/day. In three patients treatment was stopped prematurely. In one patient treatment was discontinued after the 4th cycle because of the grade III skin rush and grade II polyneuropathy. One severely cardio compromised patient of 72 years developed grade III bradicardia after first cycle, requiring installation of cardiac pacemaker. One patient of 83 years with refractoriness to previous treatment died after 2 cycles from infectious complications. Neutropenia grade III was observed in 5 cycles in 3 patients. Aggravation of thrombocytopenia (grade II) was observed in 2 patients and aggravation of anemia (grade I) in 3 patients. In no case there was worsening of renal function. Decrease of creatinine and urea level was observed in 5 patients. Response can be evaluated in 5 patients. 2 patients achieved a nodular PR, and 3 patients achieved a PR. In conclusion, monotherapy with bendamustine can be safely used in patients with CLL and renal impairment. Doses up to 100 mg/m2 are tolerated and do not cause worsening of renal function or severe hematological toxicity. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.


2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1325-1328
Author(s):  
Andrada Raluca Doscas ◽  
Mihail Balan ◽  
Mihai Liviu Ciofu ◽  
Doriana Agop Forna ◽  
Marius Cristian Martu ◽  
...  

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a multifactorial syndrome and a global health concern. As renal function declines, there is a progressive deterioration of mineral homeostasis. Starting from stage 3 of CKD oral manifestations of mineral disorders can occasionally appear and become more frequent and evident in stage 5. We retrospectively analysed 43 patients diagnosed with end stage renal failure undergoing dialysis, hospitalized in our clinic for different oral and maxillofacial pathologies. The mean dialysis period was 5.43 years. Radiographic alterations afecting the jaws were found in all patients. The most common feature was partial or total loss of lamina dura, followed by alterations of the bony trabeculae. 9 patients presented brown tumors which are considered the final stage of secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with renal failure.


1970 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-67
Author(s):  
Aline Dos Santos ◽  
Ana Caroline Balducci Scafi ◽  
Luciene Azevedo Morais ◽  
Pablo Girardelli Mendonça Mesquita

RESUMOIntrodução: A Granulomatose de Wegener (GW) é uma vasculite rara e idiopática associada à presença do anticorpo Anticitoplasma de Neutrófilo (ANCA) que acomete, preferencialmente, os pequenos vasos. As manifestações clínicas são diversas, ocorrendo em mais de 90% dos casos, sintomas do trato respiratório. O comprometimento renal é tardio e preditor de mau prognóstico.  Sua morbidade a médio e longo prazo inclui insuficiência renal crônica. A probabilidade de sucesso de manutenção da função renal depende da concentração sérica de creatinina ao início do tratamento, o que indica a importância do diagnóstico e terapêutica adequada precoces. Casuística: Relata-se o caso de uma paciente do sexo feminino, 61 anos, portadora de GW com comprometimento renal avançado à apresentação não precedido por sintomas pulmonares esperados. O tratamento imunossupressor associado a plasmaferese permitiu a melhora da função renal da paciente poupando-a de tornar-se dialítica- dependente. Discussão: A paciente iniciou a doença através de insuficiência renal assintomática, com valores de função renal compatíveis com o estágio mais avançado de doença renal crônica, ultrassonografia dos rins sem alterações compatíveis e sem os sintomas respiratórios esperados. Segundo a literatura, a combinação de imunossupressores e plasmaferese associa-se à recuperação renal em três meses com sobrevivência sem necessidade de diálise por 12 meses, no caso relatado, obteve-se tal resultado em 22 dias sem a necessidade de diálise após um ano. Conclusão: Devido ao diagnóstico precoce, o tratamento adequado foi instalado rapidamente proporcionando à paciente um aumento da expectativa e da qualidade de vida, evitando dependência de terapia renal substitutiva.Palavras-Chave: Granulomatose de Wegener, Plasmaferese, Doença renal crônica.  ABSTRACTIntroduction: The Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG) is a rare and idiopathic vasculitis associated with the presence of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA), that affects, preferentially, the small vessels. The clinical manifestations are diverse, occurring in over 90% of cases, symptoms in the respiratory tract. Kidney damage is a late and bad prognostic predictor. Morbidity in the medium and long term includes chronic renal failure. The probability of renal function maintenance success depends on serum creatinine concentration at the beginning of treatment that indicates the importance of early diagnosis and deployment of an appropriate therapy. Case Report: We present a case of a 61-year-old female patient, carrier of GW with advanced renal impairment presentation, not preceded by expected pulmonary symptoms. The immunosuppressive treatment associated with plasmapheresis allowed the improvement of the patient’s renal function, saving her from becoming dialysis-dependent Discussion: The patient developed the disease through asymptomatic renal failure, renal function with values that are compatible with the most advanced stage of chronic kidney disease, ultrasound of the kidneys without compatible changes and without the expected respiratory symptoms. According to the literature, the combination of immunosuppressive drugs and plasmapheresis is associated with renal recovery in three months with survival without dialysis for 12 months. In this case, a result was obtained in 22 days without the need for dialysis after one year. Conclusion: Due to the early diagnosis, appropriate treatment was quickly installed giving the patient increased life expectancy and quality, preventing dependence on renal replacement therapy.Keywords: Wegener’s granulomatosis, Plasmapheresis, Chronic renal failure.


2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenda Ramalho Barbudo-Selmi ◽  
Marileda Bonafim Carvalho ◽  
André Luis Selmi ◽  
Silvio Emílio Cuevas Martins

The purpose of this study was to evaluate periodontal disease (PD) in dogs with chronic renal failure (CRF) and to compare it to PD in dogs with normal renal function (NRF). Twelve dogs with CRF and 24 dogs with NRF, all presenting dental pocket formation, were compared. In all dogs, serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, urine specific gravity and total red and white blood cells were determined. A complete oral examination was also performed including evaluation of bacterial plaque, gingivitis, gingival recession, pocket, calculus, dental mobility, dental loss, and ulcers. These data were used to calculate plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and periodontal destruction index (PDI). PD was graded as mild, moderate or severe based on the results. Mild, moderate or severe PD was observed in dogs with NRF, whereas dogs with CRF presented either mild or severe PD. Dogs with NRF showed higher involvement of the maxillary teeth, whereas dogs with CRF showed a higher involvement of the mandibular teeth. Plaque index was significantly higher in dogs with NRF. It was concluded that lesion distribution and periodontal disease progression may be altered in dogs with CRF, and gingival inflammatory response differs in dogs with NRF and CRF regarding to the stage of periodontal disease.


1975 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. H. Espinel

1. The influence of dietary sodium intake on the glomerular filtration rate (GFR/nephron) and potassium and phosphate excretion was examined at three stages of progressive chronic renal failure produced in rats by sequential partial nephrectomies. 2. The adaptive increased sodium excretion per nephron in the control group receiving a constant sodium intake did not occur in the experimental group that had a gradual reduction of dietary sodium in direct proportion to the fall in GFR. 3. Despite the difference in sodium excretion, the increase in GFR/nephron, the daily variation in the amount of potassium and phosphate excreted, the increase in potassium and phosphate excretion per unit nephron, and the plasma potassium and phosphate concentrations were the same in the two groups. 4. The concept of ‘autonomous adaptation’ in chronic renal failure is presented.


2006 ◽  
Vol 134 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 503-508
Author(s):  
Natasa Jovanovic ◽  
Mirjana Lausevic ◽  
Biljana Stojimirovic

Introduction:Most of patients with chronic renal failure are affected by normochromic, normocytic anemia caused by different etiological factors. Anemia causes a series of symptoms in chronic renal failure, which can hardly be recognized from the uremic signs. Anemia adds to morbidity and mortality rates in patients affected by advanced chronic renal failure. Blood count partially improves during the first months after starting the chronic renal replacement therapy, in correlation with the quality of depuration program, with extension of erythrocyte lifetime and with hemoconcentration due to reduction of plasma volume. Recent trials found that higher residual renal function (RRF) significantly reduced co-morbidity, the rate and duration of hospitalization and risk of treatment failure. Objective: The aim of the study was to follow blood count parameters in 32 patients on chronic continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) during the first six months of treatment, to evaluate the influence of demographic and clinical factors on blood count and RRF, and to examine the correlation between RRF and blood count parameters. Method: A total of 32 patients affected by end-stage renal disease of different major cause during the first six months of CADP treatment were studied. RRF and blood count were evaluated as well as their relationship during the follow-up. Results: Blood count significantly improved in our patients during the first six months of CAPD treatment even if Hb and HTC failed to reach normal values. Iron serum level slightly decreased because of more abundant erythropoiesis and iron utilization during the first six months of treatment. RRF slightly decreased. After six months of CAPD treatment, the patients with higher RRF had significantly higher Hb, HTC and erythrocyte number and a lot of positive correlations between RRF and anemia markers were observed. Conclusion: After 6-month follow-up period, the patients with higher RRF had significantly higher blood count parameters, and several positive correlations between RRF and blood count markers were confirmed.


Renal Failure ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 349-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando C. Fervenza ◽  
Michael M. Friedlaender ◽  
John O. Ike ◽  
Ralph Rabkin

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (11) ◽  
pp. 2662-2664
Author(s):  
Lubna Razzak ◽  
Sherjeel Saulat

Uterovaginal prolapse is the downward descent of the pelvic organ, resulting in protrusion of the vagina, uterus, bladder or rectum. The association between POP and hydronephrosis has been shown by various studies, but severe hydronephrosis leads to renal dysfunction are rarely seen. We report a case of 70 years old female with massive vaginal prolapse and chronic renal impairement. She presented with urinary tract infection (UTI) and raised creatinine levels of 4.5mg/dl. After correction of UTI, she surgically managed to relieve her obstructive symptoms. After surgery her creatinine levels drop to 2.0mg/dl but chronic renal failure persisted. Advance stage prolapsed may damage renal function if left untreated. Timely diagnosis and management may prevent irreversible damage to kidneys Continuous...


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document