Are there any traditional Chinese medicines available for people undergoing dialysis?

I am 35 years old and currently undergoing hemodialysis three times a week. It's very expensive, time-consuming, and exhausting.

So, I would like to ask if there are any traditional Chinese medicine remedies that can help alleviate my symptoms? (Ngo Xuan San)

According to a report at the 2009 Hemodialysis Conference, approximately 6 million people in Vietnam suffer from hemodialysis.kidney failureAmong them, nearly 100,000 people are severely ill and require dialysis. Kidney function is closely related to other organs in the body.

Therefore, when kidney function declines, it can lead to many serious consequences such as: hypertension, anemia, electrolyte imbalance, and more dangerously, some fatal complications of kidney failure including: stroke; myocardial infarction, acute heart failure, pulmonary edema... Depending on the stage of kidney failure, the doctor will prescribe conservative treatment with medication and a diet or a combination of replacement therapies (hemodialysis, kidney transplantation).

However, kidney transplantation is currently facing many difficulties due to a shortage of kidney donors, so patients have to undergo dialysis to remove toxins from their bodies. Dialysis is costly in terms of both time and money. From your letter, you are only 35 years old and already have kidney failure requiring dialysis, which is certainly a difficult situation.

Traditional Chinese medicine also offers remedies to help reduce the number of dialysis sessions, such as the Eight-Ingredient Pill and the Six-Ingredient Pill. However, the specific formula used depends on the patient's condition and the adjustments made during treatment, as determined and monitored by a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Incorrect use can lead to serious consequences such as pleural effusion, edema, and hypertension. Therefore, we cannot provide a specific prescription. Our advice is that you should not self-medicate without a prescription from your treating physician. For chronic kidney disease, early detection and treatment, combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle, are measures that help limit disease progression and reduce the risk of death from complications.

According to Dr. Vu Ngoc Anh - Health and Life