Nutritional Health || CAUSES OF KIDNEY DISEASES

The kidney is a vital visceral organ in the body concerned primarily with excretion and transfer of waste products through the ureter into urinary tract. The Primary functions of the kidneys are;

• Ultrafiltration which separates the vital minerals in the body from the waste fluid in the kidney thereby filtering waste out of the body into the urinary tract

• Selective Reabsorption which reabsorbs these vital fluids and minerals that has been filtered into the body for replenishment of nutrients which are lacking in the body.

The kidney is faced with various kidney diseases which could cause swollen legs and bloated body and also it has been known that kidney diseases are killers if not treated well either through dialysis or transplant. Below are some causes of the kidney diseases known to mankind.

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BAD EXCRETION ROUTINE

Delaying visiting the toilet when you feel pressed is a very bad habit!! It alters the function of the kidney and slows down the process. Keeping urine in the bladder for too long when you feel pressed can cause bladder damage, as the urine that stays in the bladder multiples bacteria quickly once urine refluxes back into the ureter and kidneys. These toxic substances can cause kidney infections and urinary tract infections, nephritis, uremia. When nature calls do it immediately without hesistation.

EXCESS SALT INTAKE

Excess salt intake in the body could cause a negative effect to the kidney. Excess salt alters the sodium balance in the kidney, causing the kidney to produce less fluid in urine. This could in extreme cases cause kidney diseases. Restrictions should be taken to salt intake in the body. About 5.8grams of salt should be taken daily no more no less.

LACK OF WATER INTAKE

Good water intake flushes away toxins in the kidney making it clear of debris that decompose into bacteria and cause prolonged kidney diseases. Our kidneys should be hydrated properly to perform their functions well. If we don't drink enough water, these toxins start accumulating in the blood, as there isn't enough water to drain them out through the kidneys. Drink more than 10 glasses of water a day. Routine check on how you drink water is the color of your urine. The lighter than urine the healthier your kidney looks. Drink enough water my friends for better kidneys in your body.
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EXCESS PROTEIN INTAKE

The highly concentrated proteins has been noted to have a negative effect on the kidney and are prone to result in kidney diseases. Avoid the red meat(beef)as an adult. They pose threat to the body on general bases. You could eat little of white meat(chicken). The red meat also causes high cholesterol which causes high blood pressure and heart diseases too.

EXCESS CAFFEINE INTAKE

Excess caffeine intake is a component of many coffee, soda and soft drinks. Caffeine increases the blood pressure and in turn causes huge mechanical stress to the kidney. Avoid much intake of coffee although it helps mental alertness. Take them sparingly. Avoid much intake of soda and soft drinks too. They could be harmful to the kidney. Moderation is key in all we do.
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LATE TREATMENT

Early diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases Is truly key to avoiding the kidney failure. If you begin to feel unusual in your body, quickly visit a good hospital and run series of tests to ascertain the medical issue at hand. Early Dialysis can revive a weak kidney. Save your life and that of loved ones. A problem shared is a problem solved.

DANGEROUS DRUGS THAT AFFECT THE KIDNEY SO BADLY

Avoid these tablets because they affect the kidney negatively and could pose a threat to the kidney, leading to kidney failure.

D-cold	Nice
Cosome	Nimuld
Coldarin	Cetrizet
Actified	Actified

The above drugs contain Phenylpropanol-Amide(PPA) which causes paralysis or stroke as we all call it.