Kidney diseases can affect the quality of one’s life at a huge scale and are known as silent killers. One can lower the risk of kidney diseases in various ways.
Staying active and fit can help reducing the risk of blood pressure which thus reduces chronic kidney diseases. On the move for kidney health is followed and supported by carious professionals and celebrities, who march across public areas by either cycling, running or walking. They all support kidney health maintenance.
Maintaining blood sugar level is the key to maintaining your kidney health as it is said that people who are diabetic are more prone to kidney diseases and can suffer from kidney damage. One can detect that with small tests run on kidney functions. Kidney diseases in diabetic patients can be prevented by detecting it at a very early stage. One can keep blood sugar levels in control by consulting doctors in Dubai.
It is very important to monitor your blood pressure as is it one of the most common reasons for kidney damage apart from the fact that people with high blood pressure are prone to heart attacks. Normally, blood pressure level is supposed to be from 120 to 180. One should adopt dietary and lifestyle changes if their blood pressure is from 139/89 as they belong to the prehypertensive category. If it is 140.90, it’s necessary to visit your nearby clinics in Dubai and discuss the risks involved.
Eating healthy and keeping your weight in check helps in preventing heart diseases, diabetes and conditions that can lead to kidney damage. One must reduce salt intake by reducing processed and restaurant food and avoid adding salt to food as the recommended salt intake should be only 5 to 6 grams per day. Reducing salt intake can reduce your risk of kidney damage.
Increase fluid intake by drinking at least 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day to maintain a healthy lifestyle and good health. With help of water intake, toxins, sodium and urea from kidney gets cleared and which are known for developing kidney diseases. Fluid intake in human body depends in various factors like climate, exercise, gender, health conditions, breast feeding or pregnancy. People who suffer from kidney stone are known to consume water, more than normal.
Smoking also leads to slow blood flow in your kidney. Its ability to function, gets affected if blood doesn’t reach the kidney. Chain smokers are very prone to kidney cancers.
Avoid taking pills on a regular basis as some drugs are known to cause damage of kidney. They may cure some pain, but in effect they may damage your kidney. Avoid excess intake of over the counter pills and try consulting a doctor before going on any regular medication to avoid putting your kidneys at risk.
People who are suffering from diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hereditary kidney disease are more prone to kidney diseases and should consider keeping their lifestyle in check before any further damage can happen.-
