Experts recommend: Healthy kidneys are the foundation for a healthy heart and the whole body. Actively preventing kidney disease early can help prevent up to 70% of the risk of kidney failure, according to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Who needs to be especially vigilant about kidney disease?
You are at high risk of kidney disease if you belong to one of the following groups:
- Diabetes.
- High blood pressure.
- Cardiovascular disease.
- Have a relative with kidney failure.
Even if they have no symptoms, people in risk groups should have regular kidney check-ups.
Ways to prevent kidney disease
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Eat healthy
A proper diet helps reduce the burden on the kidneys and control blood sugar and blood pressure.
Should eat:
- Fresh vegetables, fresh fruits.
- Whole grains (brown rice, oats…).
- Low-fat or non-fat milk.
- Lean meat, fish, chicken processed by grilling, steaming, pan-frying.
Limit:
- Salt (less than 2,300 mg sodium/day).
- Sugar added.
- Fast food is greasy.
Nutritionists advise: “Read food labels carefully, salt and sugar are hidden in many packaged foods.”
Exercise 30 minutes/day
Regular physical activity helps:
- Lower blood pressure.
- Weight control.
- Reduce blood sugar.
- Strengthens heart and kidney health.
- Brisk walking, cycling, yoga… are all suitable choices.
Get enough sleep
Sleeping 7-8 hours a night helps stabilize blood pressure - a key factor in preventing kidney disease.
Limit alcohol and reduce stress
Drinking too much alcohol increases blood pressure and weight gain - two factors that damage the kidneys.
Additionally, meditation, yoga, deep breathing, or light exercise help reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and overall health.
Good control of underlying diseases: Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease
Above are the leading causes of kidney failure. Patients need to:
- Keep blood sugar in target.
- Maintain blood pressure within 140/90 mmHg (or as directed by your doctor).
- Take medication as prescribed.
- Avoid overuse of NSAID pain relievers (ibuprofen, naproxen…).
- Controls cholesterol, helping to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
When to see a doctor?
Even if you don't have symptoms, you should still ask your doctor:
- What is my GFR ( glomerular filtration rate)?
- Is albuminuria high?
- Are your blood pressure and blood sugar okay?
- How often should I have my kidneys checked?
If you have a urinary tract infection (painful urination, cloudy urine, fever), see your doctor immediately as it can cause long-term damage to your kidneys.
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