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Home remedies for Bright’s disease include carrot juice, banana, avocado, grapes, cucumber, asparagus, celery, parsley etc. Bright’s disease is a broad term, historically used to describe the symptoms of nephritis and other inflammatory diseases of the kidney. It is caused due to infection of glomeruli in kidney by streptococcus bacteria, especially in children.
Home remedies for Bright’s disease are in reality meant for various kidney diseases. Bright's disease is an archaic term used to describe a host of kidney diseases which include acute or chronic nephritis. The term is no longer in use as better understood etiologies have been developed for a succinct classification by modern medicine. The symptoms of chronic nephritis were first noted by English physician Richard Bright in 1827, hence the name, which in today’s world has only historic application.
The symptoms of Bright’s disease include the following according to MEDLINEPLUS:
• Presence of serum albumin (blood plasma) in the urine leading to smoky or cloudy appearance
• Presence of blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Edema
• Rash
• Fever
• Nausea and vomiting
There are other forms of nephritis and inflammatory infections of blood vessels in kidney which cause symptoms akin to Bright’s disease. Hence the term covers various causes and closely related symptoms of inflammatory disorders of kidney. Excretion of protein and sometimes blood in the urine are the foremost indicators of Bright’s disease. Also, fluid retention in the body is observed to varying extents depending on the intensity of disease. The cure involves a modification of diet and medicines to control the inflammation, eliminating high protein content foods and generally increasing the uptake of fruits and vegetables. The home remedies for Bright’s disease involve the incorporation of beneficial fruits and vegetables in the diet and is easy to follow. Dietary modification plays an important role in controlling Bright’s disease and goes a long way in alleviating the symptoms of the disease which can hinder daily activities of the patient if overlooked.
There are additional symptoms of severe proportions as well, an attack characterized by vomiting, back ache and fever. Edema related to the condition may range from mild puffiness of the face to an accumulation of fluid in the whole body and sometimes may lead to breathing problems, a very common ailment. Proteinuria and hematuria lead to reduced quantities of dark, smoky or blood coloured urine and shows the presence of blood cells and casts under the microscope.
Nephritis is caused by severe inflammation of kidney cells and if left unchecked may lead to severe cases limiting daily activities. A common cause of nephritis is streptococcal infection which leads to an immune reaction and damages the filtering units of the kidney, called glomeruli. Other causes of nephritis include inflammation of blood vessels in the kidney and a range of immune disorders which cause glomerular nephritis.
Nephritis can be limited and cured gradually by eating specific diet and by limiting protein consumption. Some of the home remedies for Bright’s disease include following, which can be easily incorporated into a healthy diet:
• Carrot Juice: Carrot juice is one of the foremost home remedies for nephritis and a glass of fresh carrot juice everyday helps in alleviating the symptoms to a large extent.
• Banana: Due to its high carbohydrate and low protein content, banana provides the necessary nutrients without aggravating the symptoms. Also it contains good amount of potassium, necessary for maintaining healthy functioning of the kidneys.
• Avocado: This fruit is generally recommended in the diet of nephritis patients and is low in proteins.
• Grapes: Due to their high potassium content and water, grapes are effective in reducing the symptoms associated with nephritis and maintaining healthy renal function.
• Coconut Water: Coconut water is a natural diuretic and is rich in various salts necessary for maintaining healthy fluid levels in the body.
• Papaya: Papaya also forms an important part of the diet of a nephritis patient according to the book Vegetables and fruits: Nutritional and therapeutic values.
• Asparagus, Cucumber, Celery and Watercress: These vegetables, due to their high fluid content, maintain a healthy balance in the body and aid in eliminating excess protein.
• Garlic and Parsley: These herbs aid in maintaining the natural fluid balance of the body. Also it is claimed that they aid in preventing fluid retention in body.
This article is contributed by Seema Adnani
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References: Vegetables and fruits: Nutritional and therapeutic values and MEDLINEPLUS
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