Post Date December, 03 2023
The kidney is an important physiological organ in our human body, and its function is very important. If the kidney is damaged, it will have significant adverse consequences. The kidneys are known as the "cleaners" of the human body, which expel unwanted waste and excess water from the body. Do you know that some inappropriate habits or behaviors in daily life can become "killers" that "nibble" on kidney function.
1. Abuse of drugs that damage the kidneys
In recent years, it has been continuously discovered in clinical practice that long-term and high-dose use of Chinese herbal medicines such as Fangji, Houpu, Qingmu Xiang, Tianxian Teng, Guanmu Tong, as well as long-term or high-dose use of Western medicines such as Qutong tablets, indomethacin, paracetamol, and aspirin, can cause kidney damage.
2. Drinking strong tea after drinking
Some people believe that drinking strong tea after drinking alcohol can alleviate alcoholism, but in fact, it not only fails to alleviate alcoholism but also harms the kidneys. The theophylline in tea can quickly affect the kidneys and exert diuretic effects. At this time, alcohol is excreted from the kidneys before it can be further decomposed, causing the kidneys to be stimulated by a large amount of ethanol, thereby damaging kidney function.
3. Excessive consumption of highly acidic beverages
The human body maintains acid-base balance through its own regulation. Soft drinks and sports drinks are generally highly acidic, and the acidity and alkalinity of the body significantly change after consumption. The kidney is the main organ that regulates the acidity and alkalinity of the human body. Long term excessive consumption of soft drinks and sports drinks can burden the kidneys and increase the probability of kidney damage.
4. Eating too salty
A salty diet, especially some snacks with high salt content, can unknowingly absorb excessive salt, leading to increased blood pressure and inability to maintain normal blood flow in the kidneys, leading to kidney disease.
5. Drinking too little water
If one does not drink water for a long time, urine output will decrease, and the concentration of waste and toxins carried in urine will increase. Clinical common kidney stones, urinary tract infections, etc. are closely related to prolonged non drinking. Drinking plenty of water can dilute urine, protect the kidneys, and facilitate the full discharge of waste and toxins.
6. Frequent holding of urine
Urine can easily breed bacteria in the bladder for too long, and bacteria can retrograde through the ureter to the kidneys, leading to urinary tract infections. Once this type of infection recurs, it can lead to chronic pyelonephritis, which is also one of the causes of renal failure.
