Proteinuria and its ayurvedic treatment

Overview to Proteinuria

Protein is a very vital component that every human being has in their blood. Albumin is the main protein in the human body. Proteins have many vital functions in the body, such as helping to build the muscles and bones, preventing infection, and controlling the quantity of fluid in the blood.

The kidneys' primary function is to remove extra fluid and waste from the blood, but they let the proteins and other essential nutrients pass through and return to the bloodstream. When the kidneys are not working correctly, and their functions get impaired, they allow some protein to get rid of through their filters into the urine. When you have protein in the urine, it is called proteinuria. Having protein in urine can be an early sign of kidney disorder. Proteinuria treatment in Ayurveda is a better way to cure this disorder. The Ayurvedic cure for protein in urine is very effective and works on the root of the disease.

How will someone know if they have protein in their urine?

When your kidneys start facing problems and do not have much protein in your urine, you will not know about any symptoms. The only way that can help in the detection of protein in the urine is to have a urine test from any pathology. The test for protein in the urine calculates the amount of albumin compared to the value of creatinine in the urine, and this is called the urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio/UACR. A UACR greater than 30 mg/g can be an indication of kidney disorder.

When the kidney disorder gets inadequate, and a considerable amount of protein passes through the urine, one may notice the below symptoms:

● Foamy urine when you use the toilet
● Swollen hands, feet, abdomen or sometimes even face

If someone has these symptoms, the kidney damage may already be severe.

What causes proteinuria?

In most of cases, protein in urine is caused by relatively non-cancerous or temporary medical conditions.

These medical conditions include dehydration, low blood pressure, and inflammation.

Intensive workouts or activities, emotional stress, and more aspirin therapy can also trigger proteinuria. In some cases, a kidney stone in the urinary tract can also cause proteinuria.

What are the signs of protein in urine?

Usually, someone with proteinuria doesn't experience any symptoms, especially when the kidneys have just started to mismatch their functions. However, if proteinuria is advanced, indications can include:

● Frequent urination
● Difficulty in breathing
● Tiredness
● Vomiting and Nausea
● Swelling in the ankles, feet, and eyes.
● Muscle cramps
● Swelling within the eyes, especially in the morning time
● Foamy urine

1. Dehydration: The situation in which the body loses more liquid than the overall intake of liquid and the body cannot carry out its basic functions.
2. Inflammation: It is usually a process in which our body's white blood cells defend us from infection from various bacteria and viruses.
3. Low blood pressure: This is a medical condition in which the brain doesn't receive enough blood.
4. Intensive workout: Performing intensive workout results in loss of sweat and our body releases lots of electrolytes. If not recovered then kidney function may get mismatched.

Protein in Urine Treatment from a modern biological perspective

Proteinuria is a sign of illness and to control protein in urine, the treatment of proteinuria depends on finding out what caused protein in the urine. You may not need remedies or any medicines if proteinuria is mild or lasts only a short time. But it’s very much necessary to treat kidney disorder before it leads to kidney failure.
Your doctor can prescribe medications, especially in case of high blood pressure and diabetes.

Ayurvedic treatment of proteinuria

According to Ayurveda, finding the cause and curing the primary condition that causes proteinuria is required to manage the condition effectively.

Ayurvedic cure for protein in urine starts with biological-cleansing procedures, which are aimed at a fat reduction to make sure that there is no further complication caused—also followed by the treatment with a combination of diet modification, herbal medications, and lifestyle changes.

DIET RECOMMENDATIONS (AAHAR)

● The quantity of barley in the diet should be increased as it will help dry up excess fat.
● Turmeric powder and cinnamon powder are highly beneficial in the early stages of diabetes.
● Consuming Ayurvedic herbs such as Gokshura, Triphala, musta, cardamom and coriander after mixing with honey.
● Including other cereals such as wheat, and rice, which crops within 60 days to add fibre to the diet.
● Vegetables such as green banana, bitter gourd,  along with bitter and leafy vegetables, may be taken.
● Include fruits such as orange, watermelon, apple, and other fruits with low sugar.
● Methi seeds that are soaked overnight in water and consumed early morning will help to improve kidney functions.
● Sugar, sugar products, rice, potato, butter, regular oil, fermented food items, and alcohol should be avoided.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES (VIHAR)

● Regular exercising, swimming, or yoga are highly beneficial as they strengthen cardiovascular muscles.
● Regular dry massage can be beneficial.
● A regular steam bath can help obese diabetics to reduce extra fat.
● Breathing exercises like pranayama, anulom vilom should be included in your daily routine.