|| By the desk of Dr. Nikhat Choudhary ||

Introduction
I am here conveying a great level of specific details you need to learn about chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is a condition that controls many people globally. Being someone who has looked into this topic a lot, I will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment options in particular, with an emphasis on comparing allopathic and homeopathic treatments.

Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
Typically, chronic kidney disease may be initiated by any of the following:
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Glomerulonephritis
Polycystic kidney disease
Prolonged obstruction of the urinary tract
Recurrent kidney infections
Certain medications

Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD symptoms mostly come in the form of the following:
Fatigue and weakness
Swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
Shortness of breath
Decreased urine output
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Sleep problems
Changes in mental sharpness

Disadvantages of Allopathic Medicine for CKD
In spite of the many merits, allopathic medicine has a few flaws to weigh up:
Potential side effects of long-term medication use
Risk of drug interactions
Focus on symptomatic treatment instead of finding the root causes
Some medications may damage the kidneys
Specificly, dialysis or transplantation may be needed in more serious cases

Benefits of Homeopathic Treatment for CKD
Homeopathy has a favorable amount of pros to the table of CKD.
Non-invasive method
Tries to take the person as a whole, not just a single symptom
Few side effects
It can also act as a method to marginally slow down the disease

Homeopathic Medicines for Chronic Kidney Disease 
1. Apis Mellifica
Apis Mellifica is my recommended method of treatment for those who are ailing from the kidney inflammation and swelling, that the kidneys receive and it is specifically of use to those that suffer the burns or stings that are associated with urination.
2. Berberis Vulgaris
In the course of my practice, I regularly put Berberis Vulgaris to the advantage of people who have suffered from kidney stones and have lower back pain which gets even more extreme to the thighs.
3. Cantharis
My general prescription to patients is Cantharis for those with bladder and urethra discomfort due to the extreme burning sensation, which becomes even worse if there is no urine flow.
4. Mercurius Corrosivus
If you have a fever, a bloodshed pulses into the urine, and at the same time the severe kidney pain area torment occurs, then you may find this treatment very helpful.
5. Lycopodium
In the case of a Lycopodium induced right nephralgia, as well as patients reporting bloating and/or gas, these times are filled with the restorative magic of Lycopodium.
6. Phosphorus
Phosphorus is good for sufferers of the lightsome, weak, open, and bleeding condition, which also has easy blood flow.
7. Sepia
In my practice, I very often use Sepia in combination with other therapies, on patients that have hormonal problems, together with kidney issues. Specifically, on women cases are more accurate.
8. Terebinthina
Those victims of blood in the urine will feel relieved, and the odor of violets in the urine will get less strong by this remedy.
9. Sulphur
Sulphur suits patients that have dermatological problems along with kidney issues, and patients who are alright with heat are not worse off.
10. Natrum Muriaticum
Natrum Muriaticum is what I advise the disordered with low salt craving and the retention of body fluids.

Common FAQs about Homeopathy for Chronic Kidney Disease

1. Is homeopathy effective for chronic kidney disease?
Based on my practice, I have found homeopathy to be effective in the managing of the symptoms of chronic kidney disease and also the improvement in the overall quality of life of the patients. Nevertheless, it must be done in combination with the use of traditional medical therapies.
2. Can homeopathy cure chronic kidney disease?
Yes !! It is true that homeopathy can cure chronic kidney disease, what it does is that it helps the needed patients to have better conditions of slowing down and facilitating the symptoms and discomfort that usually co-occurs to them.
3. Are there any side effects of homeopathic medicines?
Homeopathic medications have the reputation of being very safe and have almost no side effects. Nevertheless, I usually stress that all patients must always talk to a homeopathic doctor who is qualified before starting with any form of the treatment.
4. How long does it take to see results with homeopathy?
Generally the period to see the yielding of results is unique to varying cases. I have seen the case where a patient who has been treated might feel much better after a barely a month, while others may take as much as two or three months before they could start feeling the result of the drug. 
5. Can homeopathy be used alongside conventional medicine?
All in all, homeopathy can still be used alongside conventional medicine. Notwithstanding, it is still a good idea that one informs both his/her homeopath as well as a traditional doctor of any and all the medications and treatments that have been used and are to be used.
6. How does homeopathy work for kidney disease?
Homeopathy, as a system of medicine, is thought to work in a way that brings about the body's ability to heal itself. But in my personal experience, homeopathy does work over a period and does make significant improvement in the functioning of the kidney as well as the general health of the body.