Jornal de Nefrologia e Doenças Renais

Treatment and Medical Procedures for Kidney Diseases

Kidney disease is usually a progressive disease, which means that the damage in the kidneys tends to be permanent and cannot be undone. There are several types of treatments related to kidney disease. Treatments for early kidney disease include both diet and lifestyle changes. Medicines can also help protect the kidneys. People with kidney disease often take medicines to lower blood pressure, control blood glucose, and lower blood cholesterol. The most important step taken to treat kidney disease is to control blood pressure.