Treatment for chronic kidney disease

1. Medicines: Chronic kidney disease by definition is a gradual irreversible loss of kidney function. However, a proper diet, certain medicines like angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) can significantly slow down the progression of kidney disease when under proper guidance and monitoring. It is also important to avoid self medication, even with over-the-counter medicines whether allopathic or herbal, as they may worsen kidney function.
2. Dialysis: Once the kidney function reduces to between 7 – 15 ml/min/1.73m2, depending on symptoms and other lab parameters, dialysis may be needed and transplant may have to be considered.