Tumor of the kidney is a pathological change in the tissue of the organ. Among the factors influencing the development of the tumor of the kidneys, there are:
- genetic predisposition and hereditary diseases;
- disorders of the immune system;
- radiation exposure;
- bad habits, mainly smoking, malnutrition.
Types of tumors
There are benign and malignant tumors of the kidney. They are classified by structural changes in tissues and pathways. Benign tumors are not so dangerous, but they require constant monitoring, so that in case of rapid growth of education, operative intervention was performed in a timely manner. Malignant tumor must be removed at early stages, as with active multiplication of cells, metastases enter other organs, and eventually the disease leads to a fatal outcome.
Treatment of a kidney tumor depending on the symptoms and severity of the disease
As already noted, with a benign kidney tumor, special therapy is not performed, but the patient is under supervision of a specialist. With active growth of education, resection (excision) is indicated.
Methods of treatment of malignant forms of kidney cancer include:
- radiation therapy;
- chemotherapy;
- hormonal therapy;
- immunotherapy;
- radiotherapy;
- Targeted therapy - drug treatment.
But most often with oncology an operation is prescribed. Depending on the stage of the disease, the tumor is removed as follows:
- Resection - removal of part of the kidney, where the tumor is found.
- Nephroectomy is an operation to remove the kidney from the tumor.
- Radical removal - the kidney is excised along with the adrenal glands and surrounding tissues.
Despite the fact that certain successes in the therapy of patients with a kidney tumor have been achieved, the prognosis of the disease is not always favorable, especially in case of neoplasm in the cup-and-pelvic system.
Treatment of kidney tumor folk remedies
Folk remedies can be used in the treatment of kidneys in combination with a therapeutic concept chosen by the attending physician. Among phyto-drugs effective in fighting cancer, it can be noted:
- sabelnik ;
- plantain;
- leaves of elderberry;
- tansy;
- chamomile;
- mistletoe;
- sagebrush;
- yarrow;
- calendula.
In infusions of herbal preparations, it is desirable to add propolis or honey. Such remedies well remove accumulated toxins and decay products of tumor cells from the diseased organ.