Kidney Failure?
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The protein in the urine is a symptom of the kidney failure. Kidney failure can be caused by many things. If that cause can be taken care of, then maybe the kidney can recover. For example, if your mom has a kidney infection, then maybe she can regain kidney function. I have been a dialysis technician for a year, so I'm not an expert, but I know a little.
In my time as a dialysis tech, I've seen 2 people regain kidney function. The people it happened to, regained function after a few months on dialysis. The longer the problem persists, the more damage is done to the kidneys, the less likely it is that function can return.
It is important to know that if your mom's kidneys cannot regain function, and she is treated with dialysis, her world has not ended. Dialysis is a very effective life prolonging /sustaining treatment. If your mom eats healthy, controls her fluid intake, and doesn't skip treatments, she can live a long time. Depending on age, previous health condition, etc., people can live for another 10-15 years on dialysis. I know people who have been on it since they were teenagers and now have grandchildren.
The important thing is to take it all one step at a time. Listen to your doctors and NEVER stop asking questions. Don't be afraid or embarassed to ask for second opinions. There are lots of resourves out there, like the National Kidney Foundation. The people who don't survive are generally the ones who don't care, who don't want to know anything, who don't want to follow the advice of healthcare professionals.
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water helps the kidneys. you will have to check with a doctor. what might work perfect for someone, might kill another.
It is necessary to treat the underlying condition that is causing proteinuria. For example, when diabetes or hypertension is present, treatment involves controlling blood pressure with the use of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE-I) inhibitor, like captopril (capoten®). Ace inhibitors prevent the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a substance that normally causes the veins to constrict. The result is a reduction in blood pressure.
The goal is to reduce blood pressure below 130 systolic and 80 diastolic. After bun, creatinine, and potassium are monitored for 7 to 10 days, ace inhibitors are gradually increased to avoid side effects. The degree of proteinuria is checked periodically and typically improves with every dose.
It is necessary to monitor blood sugar, salt intake, diet, and exercise.
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http://www.nephrologychannel.com/proteinuria/diagnosis.shtml#tre
the protein is in the urine because the kidneys arent fitlering correctly, which is the problem youre trying to correct. unfortunately, theres not much you can do outside of a transplant
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