As the morbidity of chronic kidney disease increases, more and more people
pay attention to the prevention of chronic kidney disease. In view of this, we
conclude the following tips that you need to notice. Any questions, you can send
to sjzhospital@hotmail.com.
Do not smoke. If you already smoke, then quit.
Smoking is harzardous to overall health. It damages vital organs including
heart (heart attack), lungs (emphysema, COPD, cancer), brain (stroke), sex organ
(impotence) and of course the kidney (kidney failure). The list goes on and on.
So quit smoking.
Do not use illicit drugs
Those agents likely will cause complications e.g. infection (IV drugs causing
sepsis, or drugs used by snorting or inhaling causing pneumonia) that can lead
to kidney damages. Cocaine may cause heart attack that decrease blood supply to
the body overall and also to the kidneys.
Take medications that are prescribed to you by your doctor
There are certain medications that have been shown to have protective effect
for the kidneys. Studies show that patients who take them delay progression of
CKD compared to those who don't. However follow-up tests are mostly required. So
make sure you take your medications and follow up with your doctor.
Get yourself checked
As you probably know, a lot of us walking by each day not knowing that we
have kidney problems. The thing about CKD is that many times there is no
symptoms or signs to tell us that we have it. The only way to know is by means
of check-up. So be sure to get at least yearly check-up especially about kidney
function. Simple blood test and urine exam are normally adequate.
Develop healthy life style
Maintain healthy weight, eat healthy diet, exercise regularly, have adequate
sleep, keep bad cholesterol level in check, etc.
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