Kidney disease: Know and stay healthy
What are the needs of the kidneys
The kidney is a very important organ of our body. The kidneys keep the internal environment of our body in order and excrete all the waste products from the
body through urine. Also to maintain acid-base balance
Controlling blood pressure, helping to keep hemoglobin levels right and
The kidneys do some more important things like keeping the bones strong.
Who is more likely to have kidney disease
There are some diseases that directly damage the kidneys. Again, there are
some diseases called systemic diseases, which directly or indirectly damage
other organs of the body as well as the kidneys.
1. If there is a kidney patient in the family, then someone else in the
family may have the disease.
2. In addition, those who have very frequent colds, coughs, fevers, and recurrent
skin infections can also occur.
3. Those whose high blood pressure is not under the control
4. Those whose blood sugar (diabetes) is not under the control
5. Those who have urinary tract infections
6. Those who have kidney stones again and again
6. Kidney disease can occur in those who have any birth defects.
What is the number of kidney diseases in the world/country
As the average life expectancy of people increases, so does the number of
kidney patients. Around 25 to 300 million people worldwide suffer from kidney
disease and about 12 to 15 million people in India. The main reason for the
increase in India is that it has the highest number of diabetics compared to
other countries. So India has the highest number of kidney patients compared to
other countries.
What is the reason for the gradual increase in the number of people infected with this disease?
The increasing daily busyness of the people
Eat junk food regularly,
Environmental pollution,
Lifestyle changes,
Diabetes / high blood pressure
And not getting regular check-ups.
Not drinking enough water
Not eating properly in the morning and at night/eating too much.
What are the early symptoms of kidney disease?
In the early stages, there are often no symptoms of the disease. However,
there are some symptoms
Swollen eyelids in the morning
Swelling of the legs
Sudden onset of high blood pressure
Having anemia
Reduce hunger
The trouble with a little hard work
Decreased or decreased amount of urine
Skin discoloration
Itching all over the body
Occasional bone pain
How it is diagnosed?
Regular high blood pressure, blood sugar should be checked up
Need to do a health check-up
Check the amount of urea, creatinine, hemoglobin, calcium, uric acid in the
blood.
Ultrasonography should be done to see if the size and shape of the kidney
is right.
What precautions need to be taken
High blood pressure, blood sugar (diabetes) should be controlled.
People with high blood pressure and diabetes should see a regular
nephrologist.
Exercise regularly and drink plenty of water as advised by your doctor
Eat more vegetables
Don't put fish or meat on the food list every day
Eat less salt
Weight control
Drugs, not alcohol
Avoid stress as much as possible. In this case, doing yoga can be
beneficial.
If someone in the family dies or has kidney disease, then everyone in The family should see a nephrologist.
Treat any urinary tract infection as soon as possible.
If the prostate is enlarged in the elderly, many times the urine flow is
not good and if the urine is brain flow, the kidneys may be bad. The advice of a
nephrologist should be taken without neglect.
Treatment
Once the kidneys have deteriorated, they can no longer be restored to
normal. Before it gets worse, treatment is to prevent it from getting worse. So
whatever is said in the warning list must be followed. Once it gets worse,
there is no way without Dialysis, Transplant.
Is modern lifestyle change the cause of increasing kidney problems?
Busy rat race lifestyle, stress, excitement, eating fast food, pesticides
in vegetables, environmental pollution - undoubtedly this modern lifestyle is
largely responsible for direct or indirect kidney damage.
Can kidney damage have any effect on a normal life?
Even if a kidney is damaged, people can lead a normal life. But always be
careful.
When the kidneys start to deteriorate, it goes through five stages. It has
to be staged by looking at GFR. Stages are ESRD, Dialysis is needed at that
time. Kidney Tx should be done before or after starting dialysis.
What should be eaten?
Healthy food
Do not eat fast food
Eat less salt
Eat less fat
Controlling high blood pressure/sugar
Weight control
Avoid intoxicants
Kidney problems if you drink less water / Problems if you drink more - your opinion on this
You need to drink water as needed. More in summer and a little less in
winter. However, 2.5 to 3 liters of water is the minimum amount for everyone.
If you have a urinary tract infection or stroke, you may need to drink more
water, and if you have kidney failure, you may need to drink less water.
Low back pain is one of the primary symptoms of kidney disease
Some kidney problems can cause back pain. Such as if you have stones, if
you have polycystic ovary disease or if you have calcium deficiency from kidney
disease. However, back pain does not mean kidney problems.
Frequent pain medications are more likely to cause kidney problems
Most drugs are excreted through the kidneys. In the process, the kidneys may
be damaged by certain drugs or substances converted from the drug. Therefore,
pain killers should not be taken without the advice of a doctor.
Advice as an expert
Regularly check up on high blood pressure/blood sugar. And follow the
doctor's advice
Drink enough water
Eat less salt
Avoid fast food
Do not take drugs
Weight control
Eat breakfast and lunch at the right time
Avoid stress as much as possible, excitement.
Would you like to be able to forget about your diabetes and feel
free, energetic, and rejuvenated again?
Kidney: Problem identification and remedy
1. Kidney problems are thought to be caused by back pain or reddened urine
It can cause some kidney problems. Such as if you have stones if you have polycystic ovary disease or if you have calcium deficiency from kidney disease. However, back pain does not mean kidney problems.
2. What causes such problems?
This type of problem can occur if someone has a problem with prostate problem or cancer of the urethra. Therefore, it is necessary to see a nephrologist as soon as such problems occur and seek treatment as per his advice.
3. What are the causes of kidney disease?
There are some diseases that directly damage the kidneys. Again, there are some systemic diseases that directly or indirectly damage other parts of the body as well as the kidneys.
High blood pressure (uncontrolled) and diabetes (uncontrolled blood sugar)
increase the risk of kidney disease many times over. Besides
If there is a kidney patient in the family, then someone else in the family
may have the disease.
Those who have urinary tract infections
Those who have recurrent kidney stones
If there is a connective tissue disorder
If the size of the prostate becomes larger
If there is an infection in another part of the body
Excessive drinking
Eat less water.
4. Kidney disease or not - what is the way to understand it?
The only way to understand is to consult a nephrologist every year. Urine should be tested first in the test. Check the amount of urea, creatinine, hemoglobin, calcium, uric acid in the blood.
Also need to do ultrasonography of the kidneys.
But if through urine
Protein levels go out in excess
RBC goes out
If the size of the kidneys becomes smaller
Then it is understood that he has kidney disease.
5. What are the symptoms of kidney disease?
In general, the symptoms of kidney disease are not very well understood. It is not understood until the kidneys are 70 to 80 percent bad. That is why this disease is called a silent killer.
However, there are some symptoms such as: -
Get less hungry
Nausea
Frequent fever
Irritation in the urine
Dizziness
Feeling weak
Swollen eyelids Swollen feet in the morning
Sudden onset of high blood pressure
Having anemia
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. What is the main reason for the increase in kidney problems in modern
living standards
Busy rat race lifestyle, stress, excitement, fast food, pesticides in vegetables, environmental pollution, intoxication, irregular lifestyle, eating too much salt, spicy foods - these modern lifestyles are undoubtedly largely responsible for direct or indirect kidney damage.
If you see any symptoms, the patient will understand that he has kidney problems. Must go to a specialist doctor
Foaming in the urine
When I wake up in the morning, my face is swollen and my legs are swollen
Anemia
Redness of urine
In addition, decreased urination,
Shortness of breath
Is kidney disease curable?
Some kidney diseases can be cured if caught early. However, the rest can be
controlled.
9. What is the test for kidney disease?
USG (KUB)
Routine check-up of urine
Urine for albumin and creatinine balance test (urine for ALBUMIN:
CREATININE RATIO)
And in many cases, a kidney biopsy has to be done if necessary.
10. People with diabetes are more likely to have kidney disease
The main cause of kidney disease is diabetes. More than 50 percent of people with diabetes may have diabetic kidney disease. With regular check-ups, it is understood that diabetes is going to damage the kidneys. And if that is done, it is possible to slow down the rate of kidney damage through medication. In addition, non-diabetic kidney disease can also occur in diabetic patients.
11. When is Kidney Failure Called?
Kidney failure is when the two kidneys cannot function normally due to various diseases or the kidney function is reduced. When high-level urea goes and with it others become abnormal. Parameters such as: -
May cause anemia
Uric acid and phosphate levels may increase.
Calcium may be reduced.
There may be a pain in the bones.
Creatinine and urea levels may increase.
The electrolyte may be abnormal.
12. When dialysis or kidney transplantation is needed
When the kidneys become 90 percent bad and with it come the symptoms of unbearable kidney failure.
13. Your advice to keep the kidneys healthy and strong.
Regular high blood pressure/blood sugar should be controlled
If there is irritation in the urine, a doctor's advice should be taken
Drink enough water (2 to 2.5 liters)
Eat less salt
Avoid fast food
Do not take drugs
Weight control
Eat breakfast and lunch at the right time
Avoid stress as much as possible, excitement.
Consult a doctor at least once a year to find out if you have any kidney
problems.
