Ayurvedic Treatment for Kidney Disease in Children

KIDNEY DISEASE IN CHILDREN Ayurvedic Treatment

Your doctor will diagnose your condition based on the symptoms your present. Additionally, your doctor may also recommend some other tests if early stage or late stage chronic kidney disease is suspected. These include:¹ 

• Blood tests: to test of creatinine and urea levels
• Urine tests: to test for toxic products and quantity
• Imaging: to test for shape and structure
• Biopsy: To test for any deformity in kidney cells

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

Nutrition is vital in children with kidney disease as it affects the functioning of the kidney..

Protein: Protein should be provided to children but high amounts should be avoided as they may hinder functioning of kidneys. A child on dialysis will need external protein supplementation.

Sodium. Sodium should be provided through salt or external fluids as per the age of child and stage of disease. 

Potassium. Potassium levels should be observed regularly and ensured that a child does not have a high potassium level causing heart problems. Some fruits and vegetable that are low in potassium nd can be had are apples, pineapple, cabbage, boiled cauliflower etc

• Avoid high-potassium containing foods such as citrus fruits, melons, bananas, potatoes, tomatoes, spinach etc Avoid foods that lead to indigestion
• Avoid the following in your diet
  • Meat – especially sea food
  • Heavy foods
  • Excess salt
  • Astringent foods

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

• Avoid excessive exercise as that may lead to physical and mental stress
• Avoid suppressing urges to urinate, etc