First Published Nov 5, 2022, 1:34 PM IST
Kidneys are organs that purify the blood and remove toxins and waste from the body. Disorders in kidney function can cause many complications in the body.
Regular use of pain relievers may help reduce headaches. But studies show that consuming too much of them can be dangerous for the kidneys. Excessive consumption of such drugs can cause permanent damage to the kidneys. Processed foods are high in sodium and phosphorus. They can harm our kidneys. Diabetes and hypertension are silent killers…’ – Dr. Consultant, Department of Kidney Transplant, Max Super Specialty Hospital, Dehradun. Gaurav Shankar Pandey said.
Sedentary lifestyle nowadays is associated with many health problems including kidney problems. Obesity is a risk factor for diabetes and hypertension. Regular physical exercise improves blood pressure, helps regulate metabolism, and is very important for overall well-being. Substance abuse can cause cancer as well as kidney damage.
Quitting smoking can also help improve blood pressure. Chronic alcohol consumption can cause liver problems. Dr. Gaurav Shankar said that this will make kidney problems more complicated. Dr. Gaurav Shankar says what are some habits that harm the kidneys.
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Eating too much protein can be harmful to the gut. Animal protein produces high levels of acid in the blood. This can cause acidosis. A condition in which the kidneys are unable to eliminate the acid they need, it harms the organs.
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Eating too much salt is not only a problem for the kidneys but also for overall health. Foods that are high in salt contain a lot of sodium. It increases blood pressure and can affect kidney function over time. Excess salt has a direct tissue effect on the kidneys. It causes hypertrophy and fibrosis. Excess salt can also cause kidney stones, according to a study conducted by San Giovanni Bosco Hospital in Italy.
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Overuse of painkillers can harm the kidneys. Studies show that overuse of pain killers can be dangerous for the kidneys. Long-term use of painkillers increases the risk of kidney cancer by 50 percent, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Processed food is actually harmful to the kidneys. Processed foods are a storehouse of sodium and phosphorus. It can cause kidney disease.
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Too little sleep can lead to rapid decline in kidney function, according to researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
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Studies have found that heavy drinking doubles the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Just as smoking damages the kidneys, when you smoke, it damages the heart and blood vessels. This impairs blood flow to the kidney. This destroys them over time. Long-term cigarette smoking doubles the risk of heart failure, according to a new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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