Common Causes of Diabetic nephropathy
- Chronic uncontrolled blood sugar levels.
- High blood pressure worsening kidney strain.
- Kapha aggravation causing fluid retention and heaviness.
- Āma accumulation weakening urinary filtration.
- Genetic susceptibility to diabetic kidney disease.
Symptoms of Diabetic nephropathy
- Foamy urine from protein leakage.
- Swelling in ankles, feet, and around eyes.
- Persistent fatigue and low vitality.
- Loss of appetite and nausea.
- Reduced urine output in advanced stages.
Ayurveda’s Approach to Healing Diabetic nephropathy
- Strict diabetes management through diet and lifestyle.
- Herbs like punarnavā, gokṣura, and varuṇa for kidney health.
- Deepana-pācana herbs to clear āma and support digestion.
- Rasāyana like gudūcī and aśvagandhā to restore ojas.
- Basti therapy under supervision to balance vāta and protect kidneys.