7 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Kidneys

We have to keep our kidneys healthy since they are some of the vital organs responsible for maintaining the balance of body fluid and blood quality. Kidneys filter the wastes (toxin and extra water) out of the blood through urine. Besides, kidneys also help controlling the blood pressure and producing the hormones required by the body. When there is a disorder in the kidneys, the wastes will accumulate in the body which may lead to various types of diseases. Some of diseases include urinary tract infection, kidney infection, kidney stone, and kidney cancer.

Adopt these 7 good habits to maintain healthy kidneys

1. Maintain a healthy diet
Avoid consuming soda and processed/preserved foods, limit your sodium intake, and try to substitute red meat with fish or lean meat. Drink at least 6-8 glasses or 2 liters of water every day.

2. Exercise regularly
Walking for 4-5 times a week will help to keep your heart and kidneys healthy.

3. Maintain the proper weight
Obesity increases the risk of kidney diseases. People with Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30 have 3-4 times higher risk of developing kidney diseases. Whereas people with BMI > 25 have 2 times higher risk of developing kidney diseases.

4. Avoid smoking
The result of the study conducted by American Physiological Society concludes that nicotine is the risk factor for kidney diseases severity. Check your kidney’s condition. Smoking and drinking alcohol increase the risk of chronic kidney diseases.

5. Know your family’s medical history.
People with family’s medical history of certain diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and kidney diseases must be more aware as they have bigger chances to inherit such diseases compared to those without such a medical history.

6. Seek for immediate medical assistance if you are suspected of having kidney diseases.
Immediately seek for medical assistance and follow your physician’s advices to prevent worsening kidney disease.
 

7. Take Regular Check-Up
In addition to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you also need to monitor your kidney’s functions. One measure to prevent kidney diseases is by taking the laboratory test. Take it regularly once a year to prevent yourself from developing kidney diseases. To celebrate the World Kidney Day, Prodia Clinical Laboratory provides ProHealthy Kidney package to check your kidney’s health with a special rate during March 2019. This offer is also applicable for online booking (e-Prodia).

Adopting a healthy lifestyle and taking regular check-ups are the best ways to protect your kidneys. Take care of your kidneys. Do not wait until it is too late. For further information, please reach us through Contact Prodia 1500-830.