Kidney is the body’s filtering system, tirelessly filtering the waste and excess fluid from the blood, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining electrolyte balance. However, the kidneys can be useless and lose their abilities when the years can be misbehaved through uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, and lifestyle habits such as smoking, excessive alcohol and poor diet.

It can make various health conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) and kidney failure a point of no return.

Kidney disease in India

In India, a significant percentage of the kidneys is already cumbersome due to the prevalence of conditions such as diabetes like long, is already cumbersome, in a pass or ‘resignation’ stage.

For example, 10–20% diabetes with diabetes is at risk of development of kidney disease for more than 10 years, and 10% may experience renal failure.

Here is the key quickly detection and timely action. If we recognize problems quickly, we can potentially prevent our kidney resignation and protect them and implement suitable treatments to improve their functionality.

Initial symptoms when the kidneys stop working

The early signs of kidney disease are subtle and can easily ignore the disease. When more than 90% of the kidneys are already damaged, the major symptoms begin to appear when their kidneys leave. This is why, adopting healthy lifestyle habits quickly is important to maintain kidney health.

In technical terms, this is the stage when the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) falls below 10 mL/min. At this stage, the symptoms become severe, including appetite, shortness of breath, excessive fatigue, fluid overload and inability to maintain normal physical functions.

Toxins are produced in the body, causing many related health complications, including the risk of heart disease, heart attack, irregular heart rhythm, stroke, etc.

It has not completely failed a return kidney, and only treatment options are left, dialysis or kidney transplant (renewal replacement therapy).

Take care of your kidney

To help the kidney act with the best of their abilities, you should take care of them with hardworking attention and anxiety.

Avoid harmful practices that can injured them, such as smoking, which can greatly affect kidney health.

Similarly, chewing tobacco or using any tobacco product is equally harmful. Excessive alcohol consumption should also be avoided.

If you are at risk of developing kidney disease due to existing health conditions such as long -running diabetes or poorly controlled high blood pressure (very hypertension), take appropriate measures to keep them under control.

Blood pressure should be under good control. The ideal blood pressure is 120/80 millimeter mercury (mmhg) or low.

Regular monitoring of these parameters is also important. For individuals with family history of kidney disease, monitor your kidney function, such as creatinine, urine, and urinary albumin regularly, either annually or every six months, recommended by your doctor.

If you are overweight or thick, it is necessary to reduce your weight and avoid processed foods, excessive salt and sugars that increase diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.

The habit of taking over-the-counter drugs such as painkillers can cause more damage to the kidneys than temporarily relieving pain. Be cautious and consult doctors before using them.

Drink enough water daily to avoid the risk of dehydration.

By following these measures, we can help our kidneys to remain in good health and continue their work efficiently. Take active steps to protect your kidney today, because once the kidney is left, someone turns when someone turns.

(Disclaimer: It is a writer. The ideas and opinions expressed by doctors are their independent professional decisions, and we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of their views. It should not be considered as an alternative to the doctor’s advice.)