Kidney Health: 8 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Kidney Health: 8 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy:- Kidney transplant cases are on the rise in the country. There are only 15,000 kidney donors against 2 lakh patients. These figures make 2 things clear. The first people do not initially understand kidney disease. Because of this, the talk reaches to kidney transplants. Second, transplants are not easy for patients on the verge of kidney failure because of the relatively small number of donors.

This is the only way to get rid of both problems. Take care of every little thing that makes the kidney sick. Today is World Kidney Day. On this occasion, let us know how to keep the kidneys healthy...

Kidney Health: 8 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Experts say that some symptoms are seen when the disease starts in the kidneys. Some symptoms are similar to other illnesses. So people tend to ignore it. This can lead to serious kidney disease and the last stage. This is why 90% of kidney patients do not understand the disease.

If the urine changes color or bleeds, it is a sign of kidney disease. Symptoms indicate kidney stones, tumors, or infections. Apart from this, if there is foam in the urine or you have to urinate frequently at night, it indicates that there is a problem in your kidneys. In addition to this, if you have problems like loss of appetite, vomiting, difficulty in breathing, muscle stiffness, and insomnia, consult a doctor.

Some tests can be done to find out if the kidneys are healthy. If you notice any symptoms, you should have a blood and urine test. This test checks the level of protein and creatinine in the blood. If the dose is high, it has a direct effect on the kidneys.

Kidney failure is more common in the families of people with diabetes and high blood pressure. So such people should get a checkup.

When did World Kidney Day begin?

World Kidney Day was started in 2006 by the International Society of Nephrology and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations to raise awareness about kidney disease and its treatment. Kidney Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of March every year. Its theme is decided every year. This year's theme is 'Kidney Health for Everyone's Everywhere'.

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