#HealthZone : How to care for your kidneys

HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR KIDNEYS

The kidneys are vital organs located in your lower back. They perform many critical functions, like removing waste from the body and controlling blood pressure

This is how they work and how to keep them healthy.

🔑 What do kidneys do?

Your kidneys:

– Clean your blood by removing waste and extra water, which is passed out as urine.

– Keep your body’s salt, potassium, and other minerals in balance.

– Help control blood pressure by regulating fluids.

– Produce hormones that support healthy red blood cells and strong bones.

🔑 Signs of kidney problems

Kidney issues often do not show symptoms until they’re serious. Early signs include:

– Swelling in your legs, feet, or face.
– Tiredness or weakness.
– Changes in urine: foamy, bloody, or too little.
– High blood pressure.
– Pain in the lower back or sides.

🔑 What can harm your kidneys?

Some common causes of kidney damage are:

 

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– Diabetes
High blood sugar can damage kidney filters over time.

– High blood pressure
Puts strain on the kidneys.

– Dehydration
Lack of water affects how kidneys filter waste.

– Overuse of painkillers
Drugs like ibuprofen can harm kidneys with long-term use.

– Smoking
Reduces blood flow to the kidneys.

🔑 How to protect your kidneys

Healthy kidneys mean a healthier life. Here’s how you can take care of them:

– Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water daily.

– Control blood sugar and blood pressure, it keeps them within normal ranges.

– Eat healthy
Limit salty, processed, or sugary foods. Include fruits, veggies, and whole grains.

– Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol, both put extra strain on your kidneys.

– Use medicines carefully, avoid overusing painkillers or supplements.

🔑 Who’s at higher risk?

Certain groups are more likely to develop kidney issues, like:

– People with diabetes or high blood pressure.

– Those with a family history of kidney disease.

– Adults over 60 years old.

– People who are overweight or obese.

🔑 Checkup matters

Regular checkups matter
Kidney disease often develops silently, so it’s important to check your kidney function, especially if you’re at risk. Tests like urine and blood tests can catch issues early and prevent serious damage.

Protect your kidneys today to prevent major issues tomorrow

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