What is treatment for kidney not filtering properly?

Treatment for kidney not filtering properly (kidney failure) depends on the severity of the condition and the underlying cause.

For acute kidney failure, the goals of treatment are to:

- Correct the underlying cause of the kidney failure, if possible.

- Support the kidneys until they can recover. This may involve:

- Dialysis, which is a process of removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not able to do so.

- Managing fluid and electrolyte levels in the body.

- Providing nutritional support.

- Medications to treat the underlying cause of the kidney failure or to manage the symptoms of kidney failure.

For chronic kidney failure, the goals of treatment are to:

- Slow the progression of the disease. This may involve:

- Medications to control blood pressure and cholesterol.

- lifestyle modifications, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking.

- Manage the symptoms of kidney failure. This may involve:

- Dialysis.

- Medications to control fluid and electrolyte levels in the body.

- Providing nutritional support.

- Treating anemia and other complications of kidney failure.

Kidney transplantation may be an option for some people with chronic kidney failure. Kidney transplantation is the surgical removal of a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor and its implantation into the recipient.