Know the early symptoms and remedies of kidney disease

The kidney is one of the organs that work continuously to keep our body healthy. Today is World Kidney Day. The theme of the day is 'Healthy Kidneys for All'. Health is wealth. We understand the meaning of this sentence very well when we are sick. Kidneys are one of the most important organs that are constantly working to keep our body healthy. The kidney is basically a filter. The human body has two kidneys. It removes the pollutants from our blood out of the body.

The main functions of the kidney are-

blood purification

The kidneys remove the waste products produced by the body's metabolism through the creation of urine, thereby purifying the blood free of waste.

Maintaining water balance in the body

If the water in the body is more than normal, the kidneys produce more urine, and if there is a shortage of water, the kidneys maintain the balance of water in the body by producing less urine. To keep the kidneys healthy, avoid fast food, processed food, salted food, and excess animal meat, and eat more vegetables and fibrous food. will be Soft drinks should be avoided as much as possible to keep the kidneys healthy.

Maintain acid-base balance

Kidneys help maintain acid-base balance by regulating body mineral salt and bicarbonate levels.

Blood pressure control

By regulating body water balance, the kidneys regulate blood pressure with the help of various hormones. Red blood cell production

A hormone called erythropoietin plays an important role in the production of red blood cells in our body.

This hormone is produced by the kidneys.

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causes kidney impairment

Kidney failure can occur in two ways. One is immediate impairment, the other is chronic impairment.

Acute kidney failure

Acute renal failure occurs when the kidneys are unable to remove body waste and regulate electrolyte balance, usually within 48 hours. Acute diarrhea, hemorrhage, heart attack, heart failure, lack of water and salt in the blood, wrong blood transfusion, severe allergic reaction, drug side effects, severe burns, acute infection—these can cause immediate kidney failure.

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney failure is when kidney function is lost for three months or more due to a disease.

Early symptoms of kidney disease

● Decreased urination, burning during urination, and even blood in the urine.

● Flank pain between the ribs and waist.

● Swelling in the body.

● Swelling of the face, hands and feet, feet and ankles.

● Frequent breathing due to accumulation of water in the lungs.

● Anemia and paleness.

● Loss of appetite, drowsiness, prolonged hiccups, metallic taste in mouth.

● Fatigue and abnormal heartbeat due to increased potassium levels in the blood.

This important part of the body must be well taken care of. But how much are we aware of its care? How we can keep our kidneys healthy if we are a little aware.

● Drink a moderate amount of water and do not retain urine for long.

● Kidneys remove harmful waste products from our body through urine.

● So drinking a moderate amount of water and regular urination helps to keep the kidneys healthy.

ASM Qutubuddin Awal, urologist and laparoscopic surgeon consultant of Pabna General Hospital said that drinking two to three liters of clean water regularly and not holding back urine plays an important role in kidney health.

proper diet

To keep the kidneys healthy, the importance of a proper diet is immense. In this regard, kidney specialist, and assistant professor of Colonel Malek Medical College, Manikganj, Dhaka. Md. Roknuzzaman Khan said, that to keep the kidneys healthy, avoid fast food, processed food, salted food, and excess animal meat, and eat more vegetables and fibrous food. To keep the kidneys healthy, soft drinks should be avoided as much as possible.

Smoking and drinking should be avoided

● Smoking constricts blood vessels and increases blood pressure, which poses a serious threat to the kidneys.

● Smoking and drinking can reduce blood flow to the kidneys. These habits should be avoided.

Keep diabetes under control

If you are over forty, monitor your diabetes and blood pressure regularly. Because uncontrolled diabetes creates the risk of kidney disease.

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High blood pressure increases the risk of kidney disease

People who suffer from high blood pressure for a long time are at risk of kidney damage. Because high blood pressure damages the blood vessels of the kidney.

Special precautions in taking medicine

Do not take any medicine, especially painkillers and antibiotics, without consulting a doctor. Improper use of these damages the kidneys.

Keep weight under control

● Excess obesity, diabetes, and hypertension create various health risks. These diseases affect the kidneys in various ways.

● Keep your weight under control to keep the kidneys healthy.

Avoid excessive stress

Due to excessive stress, various types of hormones in our body change, which disturbs all the normal processes of the body including blood pressure. Live as stress-free and cheerful as possible to keep your kidneys healthy.

Exercise regularly

The benefits of regular exercise are many.

This results in weight control. It helps in keeping our kidneys healthy by reducing the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure.

Check the kidneys

People with obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes should have regular kidney check-ups as per the doctor's advice.

Be aware, not panic

If you have any kidney problems, do not panic and consult a specialist doctor quickly.

In this regard, the former Chief Consultant Surgeon of the Bangladesh Army and the current Consultant Urologist of the Central Hospital Major General Professor Dr. HR Haroon said, 'Everyone needs to have an understanding of the symptoms of kidney disease to raise awareness about the treatment of kidney disease. Cancer is one of the kidney diseases. An important symptom of kidney cancer is painless hematuria. In the past, in our country, in case of any kind of kidney cancer, the whole kidney was discarded. Currently, only the tumor can be removed and the remaining healthy kidney can be preserved, which is called nephron-sparing surgery. Note that you can live a healthy life with only 20 percent kidneys.'

Dr. Md. Farhad Parvez: Assistant Surgeon, Upazila Health Complex, Chatmohar, Pabna.
Kidneys play a major role in making effective forms of vitamin D. Vitamin D strengthens bones and teeth.

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