What is the Treatment for Increased Echogenicity of the Kidneys?

Understanding the Treatment for Increased Echogenicity of the Kidneys

Increased echogenicity of the kidney refers to the condition where the kidneys look brighter on the ultrasound image than usual. This occurs due to increased sound wave reflection, pointing to specific conditions such as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury.

Hence, knowledge about the treatment regimen can help you manage the underlying causes and slow the progression of kidney damage. Keep reading to learn about the treatment implemented for increased kidney echogenicity.

What are the Different Ways to Treat Increased Echogenicity of the Kidneys?

The following section lists some of the commonly used treatment measures for the increased echogenicity of the kidneys:

• Managing the Underlying Disease: Proper management of the underlying disease is the priority when the kidneys' echogenicity increases. This includes medications and lifestyle changes that maintain the body's other physiological processes.

Once the treatment has been started, the following tests are done to assess the condition of the kidneys:

1. Physical Examination
2. Urine Input and Output Ratio
3. Renal Function Test
4. Hematology Test

Based on the results of these tests, additional therapeutic measures are considered. 

1.  Alternative Therapies: People who are reluctant to opt for allopathic treatment might turn towards the alternative therapies, which include:

• Panchkarma Detoxification: In this, waste material is excreted from the body through oil massage and purgation.
• Lifestyle Changes:Lifestyle changes such as adequate sleep, appropriate stress management, and physical activity promote kidney health.
• Dietary Modifications: For kidney problems, dietary modifications include less protein and more fresh vegetables and fruits.
• Herbal Remedies: Herbs such as Ashvagandha, Shatavari, and Gokshura cleanse and nourish the kidneys, improving blood circulation.
• Ayurvedic Medications: Ayurvedic medicines help to regain kidney function and extend the duration of dialysis.

2.  Conventional Treatment: The conventional treatment refers to the traditional ways of treating kidney problems, which are described in the following section:

• Stem Cell Therapy: Stem cell therapy is still experimental and not currently a standard treatment for CKD. It can restore any injured tissues in the kidney, making patients eligible for better treatment options that help sustain renal health.
• Dialysis and Transplantation: These are only implemented if the patient suffers from kidney failure or advanced kidney disease. Dialysis removes body waste, while transplantation involves replacing the damaged kidney with a new one.

What Factors Affect the Echogenicity of the Kidney?

The following factors are known to have an impact on the echogenicity of kidneys:

• Urinary tract blockage, polycystic kidney disease, etc.
• Blockage of the renal artery
• Metabolic acidosis
• Diabetic kidney disease
• Tissue injury or lesions

An increase in the kidney's echogenicity should not be left untreated. A proper diagnosis should detect the underlying problem early so the patient receives treatment immediately. Hence, it is critical to have adequate health insurance to provide coverage for these critical illnesses.

Star Health provides specific health insurance plans that cover kidney transplantation and dialysis across its 14,000 network hospitals throughout India. We also provide hassle-free claim settlements with reduced turnaround time across over 14,00 network hospitals in India.

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