Ayurvedic definition of proteinuria

Proteinuria just means the presence of 'protein' in the urine. This is generally an indication of poor working of the kidneys whereby the proteins get spilled into the urine and gets out of the body. While some amount of protein is largely found in urine, in case the kidney is damaged, the amount increases.

The idea of Prameha (in a real sense means passing through'), in which a group of diseases relating to abnormal constituents passing through urine are mentioned. These can be considered the closest description of proteinuria in Ayurveda. The indications clarified in the Prameha group are like that of proteinuria. Both in modern medicine and Ayurveda, proteinuria appears as a common indication for diabetes.

What is Proteinuria?

A condition when your kidneys are not functioning according to their natural capability. Protein can leak through kidneys filters and through your urine they can pass out from the body. Protein in urine is known as Proteinuria or albuminuria. It is one of the major signs that shows a mismatch in kidneys function.

What does protein in urine depicts?

Protein is usually found in your blood. Albumin is the protein present in your blood. There are numerous crucial jobs of protein in your body. Protein is responsible for build your bones and muscles, also they prevent infection and maintain the volume of fluid in your blood.

What are the causes of protein in urine?

Healthy kidneys eliminate additional liquid and waste from your blood and change it into the urine. Healthy kidneys don't eliminate proteins and other significant important, which go through and return to your blood. However, when your kidneys are damaged, they might allow this protein to leak into your urine. This causes higher levels of protein in your pee.

Anybody can have protein in their urine. One can have protein in your urine if you have at least one of the risk factors for kidney disease. There are certain clinical conditions that can cause long-lasting protein in the urine, and some that can cause short-term protein in the urine.

Different reasons for long-lasting protein in the urine

Health complications that may leads to long-lasting high levels of protein in the urine involves:

• Kidney disorder
• Nephrotic syndrome

Few risk factors that give you a higher possibility of having kidney disease are:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• The genetic problem of kidney disease
• Pregnancy

Different reasons for short-term protein in the urine

Various health issues that can cause a short-term high level of protein in urine involves:

• Dehydration
• Stress
• Fever
• Intense workout

Is proteinuria curable?

Proteinuria cannot be prevented, but it can be controlled for sure by various measures as discussed. It depends on the causes of proteinuria. If the reasons are controlled then proteinuria will itself come into control.

Protein in Urine Treatment

Firstly, it is necessary to find out the cause behind what causes proteinuria. Once the reason is defined then it's time to work on the root of the cause.

Certain methods will help to treat this problem.

• Modification in diet
• Weight loss, as losing weight will help to manage conditions that have caused impaired kidney functions
• Blood pressure medications may be recommended by the specialist if someone is having problems related to blood pressure.
• Diabetes is also the reason for proteinuria and to control this the doctor will recommend

certain medications.

• Dialysis

• Diabetic patients are suggested to receive GFR(glomerular filtration rate) blood test every year.
• Pregnant women should be watched carefully.
• Individuals suffering from proteinuria who have low blood pressure must schedule urine tests and blood pressure checks at least once a year.
• If blood pressure or any other medical condition is not the reason for proteinuria the doctors can still prescribe blood pressure medicines to prevent kidney damage.

Ayurvedic treatment for proteinuria

Ayurvedic treatment for proteinuria initially focuses on identifying the root cause of the problem and then treating the disease.

The treatment consists of the combination of ancient principles with natural medicines that contain herbs. These natural herbs assist to rejuvenate the lost function of the kidney so that the kidney can perform its function properly.

Certain diet modification chart is also prepared in which all the Do’s and Don'ts are mentioned.