Do you know that early detection and treatment can not only reverse leaking kidneys, but it can also prevent permanent damage to the kidneys.
One in 7 adults are unaware they have kidney disease as people with CKD (chronic kidney disease) can live for years without knowing since it does not always have the most clearly defined symptoms.
If leaking kidneys left untreated, they continue to deteriorate and may result in kidney failure.
Why are kidneys called Vital Organs?
Kidneys are a pair of fist size organs present in the lower abdomen (tummy) on either side of spine. They are important as they perform the vital functions in our body such as:
Filters the blood and removes wastes and extra fluid, helps in the production of RBC, keeps bones strong, and works to maintain right amount of minerals in the body.
Who is at risk?
People with high Blood Pressure, Diabetes Mellites, those who have a family history of kidney disease and people over 60 years of age are likely to get kidney damage.
How to know if your kidneys are leaking?
Here is a checklist of symptoms of kidney disease:
Tiredness, trouble concentrating, insomnia (trouble sleeping), dry itchy skin, frequency of urine, blood in urine, urine is foamy, puffiness around the eyes, swollen ankles and feet, poor appetite (due to buildup of toxins) and muscle cramps as the levels of calcium are low.
Tips To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
- Keep active and fit
- Control your Blood Sugar
- Monitor Blood Pressure if persistently high take medication regularly prescribed by your doctor
- Maintain ideal body weight through diet and exercise
- Drink plenty of fluids 1.5 to 2 liters water /day
- Do not smoke as it damages the blood vessels
- Limit the over-the-counter medication
- Have your kidney function tested if you are at high risk
- Avoid adding extra salt to your diet since it has sodium that elevates your Blood Pressure rapidly
- Avoid taking natural supplements without approval from your doctor as the herbs contain acids
- Avoid overtraining in the gymnasium
Diet – Avoid consumption of too much processed food as it is loaded with sodium and potassium, and it increases extra calories
Foods that protect Kidneys: Blueberries, Cabbage, Garlic, Olive oil, Cranberries, Red grapes, Pineapple, Bell peppers, Cauliflower, Apples, Salmon and skinless chicken breast.
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