Kidney specialist Wei Ling Lau, Orange University Hospital, California (USA), said that preventing kidney failure is very important and needs to be focused on from a young age.
The leading causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure, says Dr. Lau. Heart disease, obesity, and a family history of kidney failure also increase the risk.
Kidney disease prevention is very important and needs to be focused on from a very young age.
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Keeping your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels under control will help protect your kidneys, says Dr. Lau. But even if you’re not at risk, taking care of your kidneys is important.
How to prevent kidney failure
There are a number of things you can do to keep your kidneys as healthy as possible at every stage of your life, explains kidney specialist James Simon, MD, of the renowned Cleveland Clinic.
Eat healthy, limit salt . Dr. Simon recommends following a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free dairy. Avoid saturated fats (like animal fats), trans fats (like fried foods), cholesterol, salt, and added sugars. Preventing diabetes and high blood pressure can help keep your kidneys healthy.
Exercise regularly . Dr. Simon says regular exercise can help maintain a healthy weight and prevent high blood pressure, which in turn can prevent kidney disease.
Drink enough water. This is important for healthy kidneys. Dr. Lau recommends drinking 1.8 - 2 liters of water per day.
Dr. Simon also emphasized: The first thing is to drink enough water.
Drinking enough water is important for healthy kidneys.
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Get enough sleep. Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. If you have trouble sleeping, take steps to improve your sleep habits.
Quit drinking and smoking. Smoking can damage blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the kidneys. E-cigarettes are equally harmful. Of course, drinking alcohol is also very bad for the kidneys.
Be cautious with supplements and herbs. Overuse of certain vitamin supplements and some herbal extracts can be harmful to your kidneys, says Dr. Simon. He recommends talking to your doctor about vitamin supplements.
Be careful when taking painkillers. Common over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause kidney damage if taken regularly over a long period of time, warns Dr. Simon. Especially if you’re taking them to treat chronic pain or arthritis, talk to your doctor about monitoring your kidney function or finding other ways to manage your pain.
In addition, with all medications, they should be used as directed.
Get your kidney function checked regularly. Early-stage kidney disease often has no symptoms, but blood and urine tests can help detect kidney disease, according to UCI Health.
Kidney tests should be done if a urinary tract infection persists, as this can cause kidney damage if left untreated.
Dr. Simon recommends: People with diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease should also screen for kidney failure every time they are tested for these diseases.
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