What Are the Treatments for Low Kidney Function?
Low kidney function may result from an infection, chronic medical disorder or toxic exposure that directly or indirectly damages your kidneys. The effects of low kidney functions depend on the severity of the damage and can be treated to prevent further and potentially life-threatening complications. According to the Mayo Clinic and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, treatments for low kidney function include lifestyle changes, medications and dialysis.
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Diet
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Eating a diet that is high in carbohydrates, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and low in fats and protein can reduce inflammation in your kidneys and may help restore kidney function.
Antibiotics
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If your low kidney function is a result of a bacterial infection, your doctor may prescribe oral or injected antibiotics to resolve your infection.
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Medications
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Medications such as glucose, calcium supplements and sodium polystyrene sulfonate may be prescribed by your doctor to prevent chemical imbalances in your blood that result from low kidney functions.
Dialysis
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If your kidney function is dangerously low, you may need dialysis therapy at your doctor's office or a hospital to remove body wastes from your blood.
Surgery
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Low kidney function caused by kidney or bladder stones, tumors or an enlarged prostate may require surgical treatment.
Transplant
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Kidney transplants are an option of last resort if you have an incurable kidney disorder or failure of your kidneys. They require that you take drugs to prevent organ rejection for the rest of your life.
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