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Chronic kidney disease (CKD), as the health world sets forth, is diagnosed when the kidneys have stopped filtering blood as effectively as they used to, which allows waste and fluid to build up in the body.
Dr Saiprasad Sahoo, senior consultant of nephrology, at Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, says though kidney damage is silent, in a majority of cases it is preventable. “Kidneys are the silent soldiers of the body,” he says. They remove waste and regulate electrolytes and blood pressure. Unhealthy diet, stress, smoking, diabetes, and high blood pressure all damage kidneys.”
Laramie – Every little bit helps: Lifestyle changes can maintain kidney health.
‘Conscious lifestyle and making dietary changes can help in safeguarding our kidneys for years,’ says Dr Sahoo. To avoid kidney complications, Dr. Fish says, you should monitor your health contributors closely, keep hydrated, stay away from tobacco, manage stress, and eat right. Other high-risk groups are people with diabetes or high blood pressure, who may want to especially keep an eye on their kidney health.
7 Myths About Kidney Disease — and the Truth
Dr Maria Bethsaida Manual, nephrology and transplant surgeon from Manipal Hospital Whitefield is joined by Dr Sahoo to explain some of the common misconceptions that may stall diagnosis and treatment. These include:
Drinking extra water will cure kidney disease – Yes, it’s important to stay hydrated, but doing so won’t undo damage that’s already been done.
Painkillers “safe for kidneys” – Ongoing use of NSAIDs causes serious kidney damage.
Dialysis is unavoidable with kidney disease – Kidney disease does not always lead to dialysis if identified and controlled at an early stage.
Kidney disease never comes with symptoms early – stage 3 Kidney disease often advances without any visible signs.
Young people don’t get kidney disease – It can happen at any age, especially if you have other body health risks.
Diets high in protein cause kidney damage in healthy people – Not really, unless there is a kidney problem.
Herbal cures are kidney-friendly – Not all of them and need to be taken with care.
Awareness, timely screening & healthy lifestyle the only preventive measure against kidney disease According to nephrologists, public awareness, timely screening & healthy habits can play a major role in keeping kidney diseases at bay. It’s time to bust the myths and get out ahead of future risks to the health of Americans’ kidneys.
