To protect the kidney, we should do these seven things.
About 8% to 10% of adults have some form of kidney damage, and millions of people die prematurely each year due to complications associated with chronic kidney disease, which can slow or even prevent the deterioration of kidney function. And reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. Simple blood and urine tests can help detect kidney disease. The main task of the kidney is to remove toxic substances and excess water from the blood. Early chronic kidney disease often has no signs or symptoms. Kidney disease can develop into kidney failure. If kidney function continues to deteriorate, untreated kidney failure may be life-threatening. Regular physical activity to maintain a healthy weight is conducive to the maintenance of a healthy weight. Reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease: dietary choices are also important for maintaining ideal weight, lowering blood pressure, and preventing diseases associated with chronic kidney disease such as diabetes. People with underlying diseases should adjust their drinking water according to their own needs.
March 10th is World Kidney Day. This year's theme is "Kidney Health for all". As an important organ of the body, what kind of task does the kidney undertake? When the kidney is damaged, what kind of harm will it bring? What should we do to protect the kidney?
Kidney disease is a common disease, with about 8 percent to 10 percent of adults suffering from some form of kidney damage, and millions die prematurely each year due to complications related to chronic kidney disease, the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention warned on Wechat today. Early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease can slow down or even prevent the deterioration of renal function and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications. The earlier it is found, the greater the chance of getting effective treatment. Simple blood and urine tests can help detect kidney disease.
"in general, the kidneys perform these functions: produce urine; remove waste and excess water from the blood; maintain chemical balance in the body; help control blood pressure levels; help keep bones healthy; and help produce red blood cells." According to the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the main job of the kidney is to remove toxic substances and excess water from the blood. it can also regulate the levels of various ions in the blood, such as sodium and potassium, maintain electrolyte balance, help control blood pressure, and maintain bone health.
According to the Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention, early chronic kidney disease often has no signs or symptoms, and even a person may lose up to 90 percent of his or her kidney function before any symptoms appear. Moreover, kidney disease can develop into kidney failure. If kidney function continues to deteriorate, kidney failure will occur, and untreated kidney failure can be life-threatening. However, chronic kidney disease does not usually disappear, but it is treatable.
The Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that for the sake of kidney health, you need to adhere to the following seven points:
Increase physical activity and maintain a healthy weight
Regular physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight, keep blood pressure stable and reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease. When physical conditions permit, try to exercise for more than 30 minutes a day and make regular physical activity a part of your life.
Dietary choices are equally important.
Eating habits are very important for maintaining ideal weight, lowering blood pressure and preventing diseases related to chronic kidney disease such as diabetes. Choose healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free dairy products, reduce the intake of high-fat, high-salt and high-sugar foods, eat no more than 5 grams of salt a day, and limit the number of processed foods and eating out.
Adequate drinking water
For healthy adults, the amount of water to drink should reach 1500 to 1700 milliliters per day, about 7 to 8 cups, preferably with boiled water or tea, and no or less sugary drinks. People with underlying diseases should adjust their drinking water according to their own needs.
Don't smoke.
Smoking slows down the blood flow to the kidneys and affects the normal function of the kidneys. In addition, smoking increases the risk of kidney cancer by 50%.
Know your blood sugar level and prevent diabetes.
Diabetes is thought to be the cause of 1/3 chronic kidney disease and the most common cause of end-stage kidney disease in most developed countries. Diabetes can lead to microvascular lesions, leading to microcirculatory disorders. Microangiopathy involves the kidney and causes diabetic nephropathy, which is one of the common complications of diabetes.
Know your blood pressure level and prevent high blood pressure
Hypertension is considered to be one of the main causes of chronic kidney disease. Hypertension can damage the blood vessels of the kidney and affect its normal function. If the kidney's blood vessels are damaged, its ability to remove toxic substances and excess water will be affected, which may further increase high blood pressure, resulting in malignant circulation.
When there are these risk factors, please have a renal function test.
When there is a family history of diabetes, hypertension, obesity and kidney disease, renal function tests should be performed if necessary. Kidney function-related tests are the only way to understand kidney health. (reporter Sun Hongli)
Source: people's Daily online