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Health Tips: Kidney problems are increasing with increasing lifestyle, irregular eating and diseases. According to Dr. Sumant Gupta, high blood pressure and diabetes are the main reasons. Regular check -up and healthy lifestyle is possible …Read more
Highlights
- High blood pressure and diabetes are the leading causes of kidney failure.
- Protect the kidney from regular checkup and healthy lifestyle.
- Avoid smoking, alcohol and pen killer, drink enough water.
Why kidney is bad
Speaking to Local 18, Dr. Sumant Gupta has said that high blood pressure and diabetes are the most common of the main reasons for kidney failure. The kidney veins become weak due to not being under sugar or blood pressure control for a long time. In addition, frequent intake of analgesics, very little water, smoking, alcohol and obesity also prove to be harmful for kidney. In some cases, genetic causes or urinary tract infections may also cause kidney damage.
Some important measures should be adopted to save the kidney. First of all, keep checking blood pressure and blood sugar regularly. Drink sufficient amount of water so that toxic elements can get out of the body. Avoid eating too much salt, processed food and fried and fried. Include regular exercise in the routine and keep the weight under control. Do not consume medicines without medical advice, especially pen killer.
In addition, it is very important to make distance from smoking and alcohol. Because both of them cause direct damage to the kidney. Kidney function test (KFT) should be done from time to time. Especially those who complain of diabetes or high BP. An important organ like kidney can be protected from a little caution and awareness. By adopting a healthy lifestyle and regular checking, the danger of kidney failure can be avoided to a great extent.