Kidney and Bladder Health
The kidneys filter the blood and help remove wastes and extra fluid from the body. They also help maintain the body’s chemical balance. The kidneys are part of the urinary system, which includes the ureters, bladder, and urethra. Muscle changes in the reproductive system can affect bladder control. As you age, your kidneys and bladder undergo changes that may affect their function.
Changes in the Kidneys with Age:
• The amount of kidney tissue decreases.
• The number of filtering units (nephrons) decreases, reducing the ability to filter waste from the blood.
• Blood vessels supplying the kidneys can harden, causing the kidneys to filter blood more slowly.
Changes in the Bladder:
• The bladder wall becomes less elastic and tougher, reducing its capacity to hold urine.
• Bladder muscles weaken.
• The urethra can become blocked. In women, this may occur due to weakened muscles causing the bladder or vagina to prolapse. In men, an enlarged prostate gland may obstruct the urethra.
Maintaining Kidney and Bladder Health:
In a healthy aging person, kidney function generally remains normal. However, illness, medications, and certain health conditions can affect kidney function. Lifestyle Veda Homeopathy offers natural and individualized remedies that may support kidney and bladder health by addressing underlying conditions, improving urinary control, and promoting detoxification.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Aging increases the risk of kidney and bladder problems, including:
• Bladder Control Issues: These may include leakage or urinary incontinence (inability to hold urine) and urinary retention (difficulty in completely emptying the bladder).
• Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Aging can weaken the bladder’s defense against infections, increasing the risk of UTIs.
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A gradual decline in kidney function over time, which may lead to waste buildup in the body.
Lifestyle Veda for Kidney and Bladder Health:
Lifestyle Veda offers safe and individualized remedies that help address urinary tract issues, improve kidney function, and strengthen bladder control. These treatments focus on enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal, promoting better detoxification, and restoring overall balance.
Complications
If left untreated, a kidney infection can lead to potentially serious complications, such as:
• Kidney Scarring: This can result in chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, and eventual kidney failure.
• Blood Poisoning (Septicemia): The kidneys filter waste from your blood and return filtered blood to the rest of your body. A kidney infection can cause bacteria to spread through your bloodstream, leading to life-threatening infections.
• Pregnancy Complications: Women who develop a kidney infection during pregnancy may have an increased risk of delivering low birth weight babies.
Lifestyle Veda for Kidney Health:
Lifestyle Veda offers personalized remedies aimed at reducing inflammation, preventing recurrent kidney infections, and promoting optimal kidney function. These natural treatments strengthen the body’s immune response, helping to protect against severe complications.