14Gaam.com

Maru Gaam, Maro Desh

  • Home
  • About
  • News
  • Directory
  • History
  • Society
  • Products
  • Contact
Navigation
Latest News
  • NewsSad demised of Lilaben Rameshbhai Patel of Ishrama 2 months ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Kanubhai Mangalbhai Patel of Bhatial 3 months ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Shri Gautambhai Dhurabhai Patel of Bhavanipura 7 months ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Kantibhai Chhotabhai Patel Rupiapura 7 months ago
  • NewsSummer Picnic 2019 by Rupiapura Patidar Samaj of USA 8 months ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Ronak Vimal Patel of Davalpura 10 months ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Rita (Sonal) Dilip Gandhi 1 year ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Maganbhai Haribhai Patel of Vishrampura 1 year ago
  • NewsSummer Picnic 2018 By Bhatiel Patidar Samaj of USA 1 year ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Hitesh Patel Davalpura 1 year ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Shri Neil Bharatbhai Khodabhai Patel of Shahpur 1 year ago
  • NewsSad Demise of Dineshbhai Vitthalbhai Patel of Rangaipura 2 year ago
Home » Health and Diseases » Kidney: How to care of your kidney

Kidney: 10 ways to take care of Kidney

2013-6-21 | Posted by Hetal Patel | 1 comments |
5.00 stars - 1 reviews

Kidney: 10 ways to take care of Kidney

By Hetal Patel

Most people know how to protect the heart, but do you know how to care for your kidneys? The kidneys' job is to help remove various toxins (drugs and food wastes), and expel them through the urine.

Most people know how to protect the heart, but do you know how to care for your kidneys? The kidneys' job is to help remove various toxins (drugs and food wastes), and expel them through the urine.

As we grow older, our kidneys will also start to age. A problem with kidney disease is that majority of patients have no warning symptoms. Some time ago, we interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Montemayor, a nephrologist at the Philippine General Hospital. Here are 10 ways to protect your kidneys:

  • Keep your blood sugar below 120 mg/dl -- Diabetes and high blood pressure are the two leading causes of kidney failure. A person with uncontrolled diabetes for 5-10 years may develop significant kidney damage. Consult your doctor and keep your blood sugar under control with diet, exercise and maintenance medicines.

  • Drink 8 glasses of water a day -- Doctors usually advise people to take in 8 glasses of water a day, but this really depends on your age and condition. If you're sweating a lot and work outdoors, you may need to drink more than 8 glasses a day. However, if you are above 65 years of age, you may do well with just 6 glasses a day. Drinking enough water also prevents the formation of kidney stones.

  • Watch your intake of pain relievers and other drugs -- Taking pain relievers like mefenamic acid, ibuprofen and the coxibs (like celecoxib) for a prolonged period of time may cause kidney damage. Because of this, we should limit taking these medicines to only a week, or just take them as needed. For those with chronic arthritis, try to look for other ways to relieve the pain such as using a hot water bag, pain reliever ointments, or the safer paracetamol tablet.

  • Be careful with tests and procedures using contrast dyes -- Some tests, like CT Scans and MRIs, and angiograms, use a contrast dye which helps doctors delineate the organs better. The problem with such dyes is that they can cause kidney damage. To be safe, I would strongly advise you to consult a kidney specialist before undergoing such procedures.

  • Don't drink too much Vitamin C -- Excess vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can lead to the formation of kidney stones in predisposed individuals. If you need to take vitamin C, a dose of 500 mg or less is safer.

  • Don't rely on food supplements to protect your kidneys -- The above tips are so far the best tips to care for the kidneys.

  • Get a kidney check-up --Simple tests, such as a complete blood count, BUN and creatinine, and a urinalysis are the first screening tests for the kidneys. Finding a trace of protein in the urine can alert the doctor of possible kidney disease. Bottom line is: Kidney diseases are expensive and difficult to treat. Let's take the necessary steps to protect our kidneys today.

 

 

Help. Did you like this website or this article. We are non profit website, Please help keep 14Gaam online

info
  • tweet


: Poor : OK : Average : Excellent : Exceptional

CAPTCHA image - Can't read it?

(Terms & Conditions)

Don't worry. We never use your email for spam.


Recent Comments

  • View Comment
  • Look Up
  • Facebook Comments
  •  Krishan Kumar
    Krishan Kumar
    Agra. Utterpradesh
    Rating: 5/5

    Krishan Kumar posted on 11/9/2014 9:39:52 AM

    My cretnine level is 3.20, Urea-74, in KFT, Urine-2+, RBC 10-15, i have been diagnose IgA Nephropathy, no medicine other then BP, Cholesterol, only still our BP is constant on 150/90 some times reduced to 130/85. What should I do. where I have to go, Is there any hospital who research on IgA Nephro. I am 43 years old. HB is 11.  
    Like[4]
1 of 1 1

If you have previously added your profile and would you like to view other's ad on this page, Please enter you previously added email address, will allow you to view contact number and email address without re-posting you ad.

CAPTCHA image - Can't read it?

Health and Diseases

Note. Want to contribute or share your views/thoughts in form of Article? Feel free to Add your articles or email to us at [email protected]

info
  • 70 Health benefits of Chuna (Lime Stone) By Rajiv Dixit

    70 Health benefits of Chuna (Lime Stone) By Rajiv Dixit

    12 December 2019 | 184592 views |
  • Cause of Liver damage

    Cause of Liver damage

    12 December 2019 | 16234 views |
  • Kapalbhati Pranayam Baba Ramdev

    Kapalbhati Pranayam Baba Ramdev

    11 December 2019 | 19802 views |
  • Health and diseases

    Health and diseases

    12 December 2019 | 46651 views |
  • Beware of paper plastic cups

    Beware of paper plastic cups

    12 December 2019 | 9099 views |
  • Benefits of Tulsi - Basil

    Benefits of Tulsi - Basil

    11 December 2019 | 14182 views |
  • કડવો લીમડો સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે મીઠો

    કડવો લીમડો સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે મીઠો

    11 December 2019 | 10358 views |
  • Baba Ramdev -Yoga for Kidney Diseases

    Baba Ramdev -Yoga for Kidney Diseases

    12 December 2019 | 17224 views |
  • Look Young and Healthy - Secret of Fruits

    Look Young and Healthy - Secret of Fruits

    12 December 2019 | 33845 views |
  • Bhastrika Pranayam

    Bhastrika Pranayam

    10 December 2019 | 7284 views |
  • Home Remedies for Chikungunya

    Home Remedies for Chikungunya

    12 December 2019 | 6215 views |
  • Kidney: How to care of your kidney

    Kidney: How to care of your kidney

    21 Jun 2013 | 9836 views |
  • Lady Finger Cure For Diabetes

    Lady Finger Cure For Diabetes

    19 Sep 2013 | 5800 views |
  • Top 5 Ways to Avoid the Swine Flu

    Top 5 Ways to Avoid the Swine Flu

    10 December 2019 | 3833 views |
  • Treatment of Swine Flu, India

    Treatment of Swine Flu, India

    10 December 2019 | 2846 views |
  • Health Tips - Effectiveness of Water

    Health Tips - Effectiveness of Water

    11 December 2019 | 4293 views |
  • How to stop cough in 5 minutes

    How to stop cough in 5 minutes

    12 December 2019 | 25373 views |
  • Brain Damaging Habits

    Brain Damaging Habits

    12 December 2019 | 5374 views |
  • Top 5 Cancer Causing Foods

    Top 5 Cancer Causing Foods

    10 December 2019 | 11351 views |
  • Benefits of Banana

    Benefits of Banana

    11 December 2019 | 8882 views |
  • Car Air-Conditioning Causes Cancer

    Car Air-Conditioning Causes Cancer

    11 December 2019 | 8549 views |
  • Treatment for Dengue Fever

    Treatment for Dengue Fever

    12 December 2019 | 4063 views |

Copyright 2006-2015 14Gaam.com. Proudly powered by HSquareTechnology.