Patient's question:
My grandfather always says he has lower back pain and lacks energy. He went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was chronic kidney failure. He was very upset because he was afraid that if it was left untreated for too long, it would be life-threatening. However, the doctor said it could only be treated gradually and that it couldn't be cured immediately. I still want to ask how to treat chronic kidney failure?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of chronic kidney failure should target the underlying cause. For example, in diabetic nephropathy, it is necessary to control blood sugar levels. In cases of kidney failure caused by hypertension, blood pressure control is essential. If the primary condition is glomerulonephritis, early-stage patients may require the use of medications such as hormones. When severe kidney function failure has already developed, the main focus of treatment is on managing the complications of kidney failure, slowing down the progression of the disease. For instance, controlling kidney failure-induced anemia and electrolyte imbalances.