Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

You don't necessarily have this concern now, but you must understand!

(1) Do not overdose on certain medicines

NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and naproxen. They can damage your kidneys if you take too much at one time or take too much. Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for ulcers or GERD can increase your chances of developing chronic kidney disease. You should only take them if your doctor says you need them.

(2) Use antibiotics with caution

If you use these antimicrobials regularly, they may damage your kidneys. This can happen even if you are very healthy, but it can be more serious if your kidneys are not working properly. Some types, such as penicillins, sulfa drugs, and cephalosporins, are more likely to cause problems.

(3) Skip Herbal Supplements

Supplement manufacturers don't have to certify that their products are safe, and some may damage your kidneys. These medicines are especially harmful if you have kidney disease because they can make your condition worse or interfere with how certain medicines work. Talk to your doctor before trying any herbal supplements.

(4) Healthy diet

   Your kidneys process everything you eat and drink, including anything that isn't good for you, such as lots of fat, salt, and sugar. Over time, a poor diet can lead to high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and other conditions that can be bad for your kidneys. A healthy diet includes plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and less processed foods.

(5) Pay attention to salt

This mineral affects people in different ways. For some people, it seems to increase the amount of protein in the urine. If you already have kidney disease, this could harm your kidneys or make kidney disease worse. Large amounts of salt also increase your chances of developing high blood pressure (a classic cause of kidney disease) and kidney stones, which can be very painful and potentially damaging if left untreated.

(6) drink plenty of water

Water helps transport important nutrients to the kidneys and waste products in the form of urine to the bladder. If you don't drink enough, the tiny filters in your kidneys can become clogged and lead to kidney stones and infection. Even mild dehydration can damage your kidneys if it happens regularly. Four to six cups a day is usually good, but you may need more if you're sick or in hot weather.

(7) Sports

Like a healthy diet, this helps prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease that can lead to kidney damage. But don't try to go from couch potato to fitness nut in a day. Too much exercise can also damage your kidneys if you're not prepared. Work at least 5 days a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. If you haven't done this in a while, start slowly and talk to your doctor first if you have a medical condition.

(8) accept screening

Knowing your risk for kidney disease is important. This is more likely to happen if you or a close relative has a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney failure. In these cases, your doctor may recommend specific kidney tests as part of your regular checkups. The sooner you catch it, the easier it is to treat, and sometimes stop treatment.

(9) Drink carefully

If you're in good health, having a drink or two is unlikely to harm your kidneys. But binge drinking (more than four drinks in less than 2 hours) can cause sudden serious damage and can lead to long-term problems. Alcohol generally dehydrates you, which can prevent your kidneys from working properly and lead to weight gain, liver disease, high blood pressure, and other conditions that put more stress on your kidneys.

(10) quit smoking

Smoking increases the risk of kidney cancer and damages blood vessels, which affects the kidneys by slowing blood flow to them. Also, smoking can interfere with some medications for high blood pressure. This is serious because uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of kidney disease.

(11) Manage health problems

The two most common diseases that affect the kidneys are diabetes and high blood pressure. A balanced diet and regular exercise can help keep both in check. For people with diabetes, it's also important to keep an eye on your blood sugar and take insulin when needed. For high blood pressure, regularly check your numbers with Biophilia Indruter and take all medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor.