Post Date December, 03 2023
The kidney is an important organ of the urinary system of the human body. In addition to its excretion function, it also has the function of regulating blood pressure, water salt and acid-base balance. Therefore, it is called the foundation of life. It is said that "the kidney is healthy and the body is prosperous, while the kidney is not good enough for all diseases". Kidney disease is a common and frequently occurring disease, which can lead to a series of diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, gout and so on. It is very harmful to the health of middle-aged people, so it is important to protect the kidney in winter.
Due to the strong compensatory ability of the kidneys, even if kidney function is lost by more than 50%, there may still be no symptoms, which can cause some patients to have a "disease-free" state and delay treatment. When one pays attention to kidney health, it is often too late. Although the early symptoms of kidney disease are not obvious, we should also be alert. If there are signs of fatigue, weakness of waist and knee, loss of appetite, increased nocturnal urine, foam urine, hematuria, proteinuria, eyelid or ankle edema, high blood pressure, etc., they are likely to be early signs of kidney disease, and we should go to the special hospital as soon as possible. The people who prefer nephrosis are middle-aged people with diabetes, hypertension, gout, lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, or family history of diabetes, hypertension, and nephrosis. Smoking, obesity, high protein diet, and drug abuse are also risk factors for kidney disease. In daily life, one should pay attention to subtle symptoms and seek timely treatment if feeling unwell.
Measures to protect renal function: ① Eat a light diet. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, eat less stimulating foods, eat more low protein foods (milk, eggs, lean meat, chicken, fish), control the intake of high protein and purine foods, drink more water, eat less salt, quit smoking and alcohol, and prevent obesity invigorate health. Exercise appropriately, increase resistance, and pay attention to keeping your waist warm in winter Prevent colds. If symptoms such as lower limb edema, low back pain, and hematuria occur after catching a cold, it is necessary to check early and not take it lightly Do not overuse medication. Avoid using drugs that damage the kidney, such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs ibuprofen, indomethacin, lipid lowering drugs fenofibrate, bilobate, antibiotics streptomycin, gentamicin, etc. ⑤ Regular inspections. Check urine routine and renal function to achieve early prevention and treatment without illness. People who have suffered from hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, gout and anemia need to be tested regularly.
(Intern Editor: Liu Jinhao)
