Kidneys are important organs responsible for filtering blood and discharging
metabolic products as well as maintaining the balance of water and electrolyte
balance in body. The normal sizes of kidneys are 3~4 cm in thickness, 5~6 cm in
width and 10~12 cm in length. However, in some cases, the kidneys may diminish
in sizes than normal, which is called atrophic kidneys.
What are the causes of atrophic kidneys?
Nephron loss and decreased blood supply to kidneys are the common causes of
atrophic kidneys. Each kidney is composed of one to two million nephrons which
are the functional units of kidneys. Compression to kidneys or some diseases
that can affect the nephron function can lead to nephron loss. As for renal
ischemia, when the blood flowing to kidneys declines, the kidneys can not get
insufficient oxgen and nutrients supply. As a result, the renal cells will die
leading to atrophic kidneys.
What will happen if someone experience atrophic kidneys?
If someone experiences atrophic kidneys, the kidneys will not be able to
perform well and realize the mentioned functions. If the person can receive
effective treatment, it is possible to reverse the renal function. However, if
the kidneys atrophy further, massive metabolic wastes and excess fluid will
build up in body. Finally, with nephron loss and kidney fibrosis, they have to
take dialysis or kidney transplant.
How to recover the function of the atrophic kidneys?
In order to avoid Renal Failure, the persons with atrophic kidneys should
receive treatment immediately. Preventing nephron loss and improving blood
supply to kidneys is the key to rescue atrophic kidneys. Here Micro-Chinese
Medicine Osmotherapy is recommended to the persons with atrophic kidneys. On one
hand, effective integrants in Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy can dilate
blood vessels and remove thrombus so as to improve blood supply to kidneys and
stop renal function decline. On the other hand, it can provide some
micronutrients to stimulate the self-repairing of the impaired nephrons, which
can improve renal function effectively.
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