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Update Date: 2008/08/31 15:30
Reporter: Wei Liwen/Taipei Report
No abnormalities when using scientific Chinese medicine
A man suffering from chronic glomerulonephritis, unwilling to accept the fate of dialysis, sought traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Initially, there were no abnormalities when using scientific Chinese medicine. However, as his kidney function worsened, he decided to take drastic measures and switched to drinking decoctions made from Chinese herbal medicine. Unfortunately, the high levels of potassium ions in the herbal decoction, which are a major taboo for kidney disease, accelerated the deterioration of his condition.
You Zhixun from the Peritoneal Dialysis Kidney Friends Association pointed out that during a pre-marital health check over ten years ago, it was discovered that his urine protein levels were too high. Further tests confirmed that he had chronic glomerulonephritis. At that time, the condition was not severe, and regular follow-ups and lifestyle adjustments were sufficient.
However, as he pushed hard in his career, leading to excessive fatigue, he repeatedly suffered from hepatitis. Eventually, his doctor told him that his creatinine levels were too high and that he should start dialysis, advising him to apply for a disability handbook.
Even after more than a decade of illness, he still couldn't accept the reality of starting dialysis, feeling as if struck by lightning. Hearing that some people had cured kidney disease with Chinese medicine, he decided to turn to traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.
Drinking the decoction led to the need for life-saving dialysis
Initially, using scientific Chinese medicine, his condition remained relatively stable. However, his kidney function continued to deteriorate irreversibly. While the normal creatinine level should be below 1.5 mg/dl, his soared to 9.8.
Determined to take drastic measures, he found a prescription of Chinese herbal medicine and boiled it into a decoction. Upon drinking it, his body reacted violently, causing nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and even the urge to vomit when drinking water, forcing him to undergo emergency dialysis to save his life.
Boiling releases large amounts of potassium ions
You Zhixun mentioned that most kidney patients know to limit potassium intake, hence avoiding high-potassium foods like energy drinks, raw vegetables, and bananas. However, they are unaware that some Chinese medicines can release large amounts of potassium ions during the boiling process, which is a major taboo for kidney patients.
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Kidney Disease Patients: Caution with Herbal Decoctions
Reporter: Wei Liwen/Taipei Report
No abnormalities when using scientific Chinese medicine
A man suffering from chronic glomerulonephritis, unwilling to accept the fate of dialysis, sought traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Initially, there were no abnormalities when using scientific Chinese medicine. However, as his kidney function worsened, he decided to take drastic measures and switched to drinking decoctions made from Chinese herbal medicine. Unfortunately, the high levels of potassium ions in the herbal decoction, which are a major taboo for kidney disease, accelerated the deterioration of his condition.
You Zhixun from the Peritoneal Dialysis Kidney Friends Association pointed out that during a pre-marital health check over ten years ago, it was discovered that his urine protein levels were too high. Further tests confirmed that he had chronic glomerulonephritis. At that time, the condition was not severe, and regular follow-ups and lifestyle adjustments were sufficient.
However, as he pushed hard in his career, leading to excessive fatigue, he repeatedly suffered from hepatitis. Eventually, his doctor told him that his creatinine levels were too high and that he should start dialysis, advising him to apply for a disability handbook.
Even after more than a decade of illness, he still couldn't accept the reality of starting dialysis, feeling as if struck by lightning. Hearing that some people had cured kidney disease with Chinese medicine, he decided to turn to traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.
Drinking the decoction led to the need for life-saving dialysis
Initially, using scientific Chinese medicine, his condition remained relatively stable. However, his kidney function continued to deteriorate irreversibly. While the normal creatinine level should be below 1.5 mg/dl, his soared to 9.8.
Determined to take drastic measures, he found a prescription of Chinese herbal medicine and boiled it into a decoction. Upon drinking it, his body reacted violently, causing nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and even the urge to vomit when drinking water, forcing him to undergo emergency dialysis to save his life.
Boiling releases large amounts of potassium ions
You Zhixun mentioned that most kidney patients know to limit potassium intake, hence avoiding high-potassium foods like energy drinks, raw vegetables, and bananas. However, they are unaware that some Chinese medicines can release large amounts of potassium ions during the boiling process, which is a major taboo for kidney patients.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 080831/ 2/ 15401. html
