These may include: Managing diabetes and high blood pressure Quitting smoking Maintaining a healthy weight Eating a balanced, low-sodium diet Staying physically active Your doctor may prescribe medications to help manage your kidney disease, such as: ACE inhibitors or ARBs to control blood pressure and reduce protein in urine Diuretics to help remove excess fluid Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents to treat anemia Phosphate binders to control phosphorus levels If your kidneys are no longer able to filter waste and excess fluid effectively, you may need dialysis
The trick is to see this slow deliberate healing process as an opportunity: to learn, to evolve your habits, and to set a foundation for healthy living for the rest of your life
Clin Chem 3014:686689 Thawatchai P, Wattanathorn J, Iamsaard S, Muchimapura S, Thukhamme W (2012) Moringa oleifera leaves extract attenuates male sexual dysfunction
The funder had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript
