Kidney Health: More than 850 million people worldwide suffer from kidney diseases. More than 7.8 million people in India are expected to suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and most of them get to know late. Kidney disease is called 'silent killer' because it does not show clear symptoms before reaching a severe level.
Kidney acts as a natural filter of the body, removes toxins, controls blood pressure and maintains liquid balance in the body. More than 60% of diabetes and high blood pressure are the major cause behind cases of kidney failure. At the same time, people with overweight are 83% more at risk of kidney failure. According to Dr. Manishkumar Mali, Naphrology and Kidney Transplant Specialist, excessive pain relieving drugs i.e. prolonged use of NSAIDs damages the kidney. Apart from this, smoking and alcohol also affect the functionality of the kidney over time. At the same time, history of kidney diseases in the family – genetics can also be an important factor.
– Drink enough water, water helps to remove toxins.
– Take a balanced diet and reduce processed food, salt and sugar intake.
– Control blood sugar and blood pressure, their high levels can damage the kidney.
– Exercise regularly, it helps to control weight and improve blood circulation.
– Do not use pain relieving medicines without need, their excessive intake can be harmful to the kidney.
– Regular kidney checked, the disease can be detected in the initial stage through blood (creatinine) and urine tests.
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Many people do not know the problem of their kidney until it reaches the critical condition. Dialysis or kidney transplant can be avoided by conducting timely examination. Every year it is celebrated all over the world World Kidney Day, so that people can be explained to keep the kidneys healthy, increase awareness about their diseases and explain the importance of timely diagnosis and prevention. These types of programs motivate everyone to take active steps to think and protect the health of their kidneys. Let us all pledge to prioritize kidney health. Medical sector, policy makers and society need to work together to provide early diagnosis and better treatment.
