What Does It Mean with 38% Kidney Function

Kidney disease is divided into 5 stages according to glomerular filtration rate (GFR). As the disease progresses, waste builds up in the blood and damages other organs. Well then, what does it mean with 38% kidney function?

What does 38% kidney function mean?

38% kidney function means stage 3 kidney function, known as moderate chronic renal insufficiency which is characterized by a GFR of 30 to 50 percent. Not all patients in stage 3 kidney disease will exhibit symptoms but some may experience fatigue, puffiness and swelling caused by excess fluids remaining in the body, back pain and changes in appetite. Anemia, caused by a decrease in red blood cells can also be present in stage 3.

Is there any treatment for stage 3 kidney disease?

Although there is no complete cure for kidney disease, we can still take some treatment to slow the progression of kidney disease and improve some kidney function. Nowadays natural remedies are welcomed by more and more patients. In our hospital, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy is a natural remedy for kidney disease. This therapy is based on traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but used externally. The Chinese medicines are micronized and put into two bags. They are soaked with penetrant fluid and put under patients’ kidney area. The active ingredients can come to kidney lesion directly via an osmosis device . The active substances in Chinese medicines help expand blood vessels, prevent inflammation and coagulation, degrade extracellular matrix so as to improve blood circulation. Thus, kidneys can get enough blood volume and oxygen to repair injured kidney tissues. In this way, remaining kidney function can be protected and enhanced. The progression of kidney disease can be slowed.

In addition to Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, there are also other Chinese medicine treatments like Medicated Foot Bath, Medicinal Soup and Mai Kang Mixture, etc. According to your illness condition, you may need one or more of them. All these help improve kidney function. If you want to get more information, you can leave us a message below.