What are the effective ways to protect the kidneys

The human kidneys are responsible for metabolism and absorbing nutrients, and can promote the excretion of body waste. If the kidneys show functional decline, it is easy to cause electrolyte imbalance and acid-base imbalance. Therefore, we must strengthen the protection of the kidneys, prevent heavy metal poisoning, prevent colds, prevent bacterial infections, avoid overeating, and seek timely treatment for urinary tract infections.

1. Prevent heavy metal poisoning

Do not drink well water or river water of unknown composition to avoid kidney damage caused by excessive levels of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and chromium.

2. Prevent colds

Treatment of colds If a cold comes and goes, or if you have high blood pressure, edema, or bubbles in your urine after a cold, it is best to see a nephrologist for screening.

3. Prevent bacterial infection

If you have recurring tonsillitis, be careful. If your throat or tonsils are infected by streptococci, make sure to cure it completely, otherwise it can easily lead to kidney inflammation.

4. Avoid overeating

Don't overeat. Eating too much protein and salt will increase the burden on your kidneys. In addition, sports drinks contain electrolytes and salt, so people with kidney disease need to be careful with these drinks.

5. Drink water in moderation and don’t hold your urine

Drink a moderate amount of water and don't hold your urine. Urine retained in the bladder is like bacteria that easily multiply in a blocked sewer. The bacteria will infect the kidneys through the ureters.

6. Timely treatment of urinary stones

Urinary tract stones need to be treated. Just because the stones are no longer painful does not mean they are cured. Ureteral stones, in particular, can easily cause hydronephrosis. Over time, the kidneys can be completely damaged without the person realizing it.

7. Control diabetes and high blood pressure

Poor blood pressure control and prolonged diabetes can cause vascular sclerosis. The kidneys are made up of millions of micro-capillaries. If blood sugar and blood pressure are not well controlled, the kidneys will deteriorate quickly.

8. Regular inspection

It is best to have urine and blood creatinine and urea nitrogen tests every six months. When women are pregnant, the burden on their kidneys will increase, and kidney function should be monitored to avoid uremia due to pregnancy toxemia.

9. Keep warm in winter

The survey found that the number of patients with worsening kidney function in winter is far higher than in other seasons. The main reason is that low temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict, blood pressure to rise, urine volume to decrease, and blood coagulation to increase, which can easily cause kidney problems.