4 things to know to take care of your kidneys properly

Kidney disease often progresses silently, without obvious symptoms until the late stages. Proper kidney care will help prevent and significantly reduce the risk of kidney disease, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

Drinking water regularly helps maintain effective kidney function - PHOTO: AI

To take care of healthy kidneys, people need to note the following:

Drink enough water but not too much

Drinking water is essential for the kidneys to function properly. Water dilutes urine and helps flush out toxins. However, drinking too much water is also not good because it can dilute the sodium concentration in the blood, leading to hyponatremia, causing nausea, convulsions, and even death if severe.

Determining how much water is too much will depend on your body and specific conditions. For normal people, in normal conditions, not hot, not exercising , drinking 3-4 liters of water continuously in just a few hours is enough to cause water overload.

Avoid overuse of painkillers

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen are commonly used to treat headaches, toothaches, muscle and joint pain, menstrual cramps, and fevers caused by infections. However, overuse can cause serious damage to the kidneys.

These drugs reduce blood flow to the kidneys and increase the risk of interstitial nephritis or acute kidney failure. Instead of taking drugs on your own, patients should consult a doctor and only take drugs when absolutely necessary, with the appropriate dosage and duration.

Exercise regularly

Being overweight or obese, especially having too much belly fat, increases your risk of kidney disease. Research shows that losing just 5-10% of your body weight can significantly improve kidney function in overweight or obese people. Exercising for 30 minutes a day with activities such as brisk walking, cycling or yoga is not only good for your kidneys but also increases your immunity.

Regular kidney function screening

People at high risk of kidney disease, such as those over 60 years old, with a family history, diabetes or high blood pressure, need to have their kidney function screened at least once a year. Common tests include serum creatinine, eGFR, and urine tests to detect proteinuria. Early detection will help prevent kidney disease from progressing, according to Medical News Today.

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