Tips to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy and Safe: Dr Rahul yadav

Tips to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy and Safe

When your kidneys are functioning at an optimal level, you can derive the most advantage from the foods you consume. It takes approximately 30 minutes for your kidneys to filter blood inside your body. It might shock you to learn that kidney (renal) failure is officially the 9th leading cause of death in the world.  Most people don’t give kidney health much consideration − until these vital organs stop working.

Maintaining kidney health is important to your overall health and general well-being. By keeping your kidneys healthy, your body will filter and expel waste properly and produce hormones to help your body function properly. If you have any concern in the functioning of your Kidneys, you must see a Kidney specialist. 

So keeping this in mind we want to provide tips to protect your kidney and improve your kidney health. 

•  Keep active and fit

Regular exercise is good for more than just your waistline. It can lower the risk of chronic kidney disease. It can also reduce your blood pressure and boost your heart health, which are both important to preventing kidney damage.

You don’t have to run marathons to reap the reward of exercise. Walking, running, cycling, and even dancing are great for your health. Find an activity that keeps you busy and have fun. It’ll be easier to stick to it and have great results.

Hydrate, but don’t overdo it. “Contrary to popular belief, no studies have proven over-hydration as an effective practice in enhancing kidney function,” So, while it’s always a good idea to drink enough water, drinking more than the typical four to six glasses a day probably won’t help your kidneys do their job any better. Make sure to drink more after arduous exercise or if you live in dry climatic conditions.

• Lower Your Phosphorus Intake

When kidneys don’t work well, phosphorus builds up in the body, causing potentially grave health conditions, such as heart and bone disorders, as well as hardening of tissues. Lower your phosphorus intake to improve your Kidney health.

Phosphorus is found in the majority of foodstuff, but carbonated soft drinks and processed foods are especially high in phosphorus. You only need 800 mg to 1,200 mg of phosphorus each day. Higher amounts are flushed out from the body by healthy kidneys.

• Eat kidney-supportive Foods

1. Watermelon
2. Cranberries
3. Onions
4. Olive oil
5. Blueberries
6. Strawberries
7. Cauliflower
8. Peppers
9. Garlic

• Be aware of the amount of OTC pills you take

If you regularly take over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication, you may be causing kidney damage. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen and naproxen, can damage your kidneys if you take them regularly for chronic pain, headaches, or arthritis.

People with no kidney issues who take the medicine once in a blue moon are likely in the clear. However, if you use these medicines daily or frequently, you could be risking your kidneys’ health. Talk with your doctor about kidney-safe treatments if you’re coping with pain.

• Monitor your blood pressure 

High blood pressure can cause kidney damage. If high blood pressure occurs with other health issues like diabetes, heart disease, or high cholesterol, the impact on your body can be significant.

A healthy blood pressure reading is 120/80. Prehypertension is between that point and 139/89. Lifestyle and dietary changes may help lower your blood pressure at this point.

If your blood pressure readings are consistently above 140/90, you may have high blood pressure. You should talk with your doctor about monitoring your blood pressure regularly, making changes to your lifestyle, and possibly taking medication. Controlling your blood pressure and blood sugar are your best bets for maintaining regular kidney function. 

• Eat healthy foods. The most kidney problems arise out of other medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Because of this, we suggest you follow healthy eating habits to control weight and blood pressure. Preventing diabetes and high blood pressure will help keep kidneys in good condition.

• Quit smoking (and vaping!). Smoking can damage blood vessels, which decreases the flow of blood in the kidneys. When the kidneys don’t have adequate blood flow, they can’t function at optimal levels. Smoking also increases the risk of high blood pressure as well as the risk of kidney cancer. While vaping may not expose someone to many of the toxins in tobacco smoke, the nicotine is still very addictive and hard on the body, Plus, there are many chemicals in the vaping solutions.

• Use caution with supplements and herbal remedies. Excessive amounts of certain vitamin supplements and some herbal extracts may be harmful to your kidneys. Talk to your Kidney doctor about any vitamins and herbs you plan to take.

To survive, you must have at least one functioning kidney. When both kidneys stop functioning like usual, you only have two options:

Dialysis − the only available treatment for kidney failure is dialysis. Medical gear takes over the filtration of your blood, doing the job your kidneys once carried out. And it’s ongoing. Once you start dialysis due to renal failure, you are going to have to get it done for life. 

Kidney Transplant − the only other alternative to dialysis is a kidney transplant, but demand far outweighs supply (it’s the number one requested organ on transplant lists). As of 2016, more than 100,000 people in India alone are awaiting kidney transplants. Sadly, fewer than 17,000 will receive this life-saving organ they need in time.  

The most important thing you can do to keep your kidneys safe is to take care of your body to reduce your chances of developing diseases that put a strain on your kidneys.

Dr Yadav is one of the best Kidney specialists in India. He is one of the best Kidney doctors who can cure any kidney related disease and can help improve your Kidney health. He is best in his work and expert in transplant and robotics surgery. To protect your healthy kidney follow these tips and healthy lifestyle. 

“Eat healthily, exercise regularly and control your weight,”