The Failing Functions of Kidney
The Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Pune and
the Drug
Rehabilitation Centre in India states that the kidneys are a pair of
bean-shaped organs present in all vertebrates. They remove waste products from
the body, maintain balanced electrolyte levels, and regulate blood pressure.
The kidneys are at the back of the abdominal cavity, with one sitting on each
side of the spine. The Drug
Rehabilitation Centre in Pune states that each kidney weighs 125–170
grams (g) in males and 115–155 g in females. Over consumption of alcohol or
drugs, thus can lead to a severe kidney dysfunction in the early 50’s.
A number of diseases can affect the kidneys.
Diabetic nephropathy
In people with diabetic nephropathy, damage
occurs to the capillaries of the kidney as a result of long-term diabetes.
Symptoms do not become clear until years after the damage starts to develop. They
include:
● nausea
● swollen legs
● itchy skin
Kidney stones
Stones can form as a solid build-up of
minerals in the kidney. They can cause intense pain and might affect kidney
function if they block the ureter.
Kidney infections
These tend to result from bacteria in the bladder
that transfers to the kidneys. Symptoms include lower back pain, painful
urination, and sometimes fever. Changes in the urine may include the presence
of blood, cloudiness, and a different odor. Kidney infections are more common
in women than in men, as well as in women who are pregnant. The infection often
responds well to antibiotics. And there are many more kidney diseases. But here
are some few things that you can follow to protect yourself from these kidney
diseases:
1. Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.
2. Keep a healthy blood pressure.
3. Follow a low-salt, low-fat diet.
4. Exercise at least 30 minutes on most days of
the week.
5. Keep a healthy weight.
6. Do not smoke or use tobacco.
7. Limit alcohol.
8. Drink plenty of water.
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