Radhika Iyer Radhika Iyer Asked 8 months ago

How to treat kidney failure naturally?

My father's kidney function has been declining, and he's looking for ways to support his kidneys without relying solely on medication. Are there any natural approaches or dietary changes that can help treat kidney failure naturally?

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Vikram Sethi Vikram Sethi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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Let's be very clear: kidney failure cannot be treated or reversed naturally with home remedies. If the kidneys are failing, you need proper medical treatment like dialysis or a transplant as advised by a nephrologist. Delaying this for 'natural' cures can be life-threatening.

Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined May 2026 6 months ago

As a diabetic, I know how fast high sugar can damage the kidneys. If you already have kidney issues, you must be extremely strict about your diet, monitoring sodium, potassium, and protein very carefully under a medical dietician's guidance.

Deepa Balakrishnan Deepa Balakrishnan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

We tried some alternative therapies for my father's high creatinine and his condition deteriorated rapidly with severe fluid overload. Please go straight to a reputed nephrologist. When kidneys are compromised, even simple natural juices can cause potassium levels to spike dangerously.

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Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bhai, humare padosi ne bhi natural jhad-booti ke chakkar me apna case kharab kar diya tha. Doctor babu jo bolte hain wahi karo. Khane peene me thoda parhez rakho aur doctor ki dawa samay par lo.

Gurbaksh Singh Gurbaksh Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, kidney failure is a serious thing, home remedies are only to help general digestion. For the kidneys, only trust doctor's medicines. You can eat simple homemade bottle gourd (lauki) or ridge gourd (torai) sabzi as they are easy to digest, but never stop your medical treatments.

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Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Do not waste precious time trying unverified natural cures from the internet. Get proper clinical tests done, consult a specialist, and stick to the prescription. Managing kidney health requires strict medical supervision, not guesswork.

Harish Johar Harish Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have been managing chronic kidney disease for five years now. While you can't cure it naturally, you can slow down the damage by strictly controlling your blood pressure, avoiding high-potassium foods like bananas and coconut water, and staying in touch with your doctor.

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