To kidney good, remember these 7 articles
The kidneys are located in the back of the body. It is like a garbage disposal station in the body, constantly excreting water and metabolic waste for the body, and helping to regulate the acid-base balance in the body. Let’s talk about the things we can do to protect our kidneys.
What can I do to protect my kidneys?
1.Early detection and treatment
Some diseases may induce kidney damage, such as skin infection, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other infectious diseases need immediate eradication. Treatment with antimicrobial agents should be thorough and should not be stopped halfway.
If swelling of the eyelids or face is noticed after 1 to 2 weeks of these diseases, urine tests should be performed immediately and the development of the disease should be monitored.
In addition, if you suffer from allergic diseases such as urticaria and allergic purpura, you should also have a urine test in time.
2.Pay attention to the damage of systemic diseases to the kidneys
The development of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and gout, should be actively controlled. Regular urine test, if kidney damage is found, timely treatment.
3.Rational diet
Eat reasonably and regularly. Do not overeat, avoid long-term high protein diet, do not smoke, do not abuse alcohol.
4, careful use of drugs
Do not take drugs without doctor’s prescription, especially the use of antibacterial agents, painkillers, to follow medical advice, try to avoid the use of drugs that may damage the kidneys. Also do not take herbal remedies indiscriminately, miss the timing of treatment and damage the kidneys.
5, drink plenty of water in moderation without holding urine
Drink enough water every day to urinate at any time, the urinary tract is less likely to be infected, but also less likely to suffer from stones.
6.Regular physical examination
Regularly measure blood pressure, weight, check urine volume and urinary routine, kidney function, blood sugar, etc.
7.Healthy lifestyle
Pay attention to keep warm, do not get cold, add clothes in time. Avoid contact with susceptible people to prevent colds and infections. Pay attention to exercise, choose a suitable exercise and adhere to it to enhance physical fitness and improve immune resistance to diseases.
How to protect the kidney when taking medication?
We know that the kidneys are an important way to excrete drugs and their metabolites. If you take multiple drugs at the same time, the probability of adverse reactions is much higher than taking a single drug.
How can we try to avoid the adverse effects between drugs?
If you need to take a certain drug for a long time, and at the same time do not know whether the drug has damage to the kidneys, you can do the following.
1. Consult the relevant doctor
They are familiar with the interactions of commonly used drugs and will not abuse nephrotoxic drugs if not necessary. Physical problems, you can also ask Dr. Ding Xiang.
2.Remember the name of the medicine
It is recommended that you remember the names of the medicines you take daily. In addition, ask your doctor more questions when dispensing medication for your parents and elders, and tell him/her which medications your elders are taking, so that you can avoid the adverse effects between medications to the greatest extent possible.
3. Care for your kidney function
When taking each new drug, pay attention to the changes that occur in your body and discover the side effects of the drug in time. For example, many drugs (sulfonamides, penicillins) may lead to acute allergic interstitial nephritis, which can lead to acute renal failure.
Therefore, during the process of medication, you must pay attention to whether you have abnormal manifestations such as fever, rash, blood in urine, etc. Once found, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Like the heart, the kidneys work 24 hours a day without stopping, which is extremely hard and delicate.
Take care of your health, starting from protecting your kidneys. Remember these seven rules to give you a healthy kidney.