Urine is the liquid secretion that occurs following the kidneys filter waste and excess water from the blood, as explained by Medline Plus, the United States National Library of Medicine.
Also, the normal color of urine varies depending on the amount of water a person consumes daily. Also, pigments and other compounds in certain foods and medications can change the color of urine. However, an unusual color can be a warning sign of a disease.
For example, according to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to clinical practice, education, and research, some disorders of the liver and kidneys and some urinary tract infections can cause dark brown urine.
Along the same lines, if pink or red urine is present, this may mean kidney stones.
Therefore, a urinalysis is a test that is often performed to check for a urinary tract infection, kidney problems, among others.
However, it is important to take care of the health of the kidneys and the basic recommendations of the experts include:
- Drink water: in general, men should consume 3.7 liters of water per day and women should drink 2.7 liters. However, water consumption may vary depending on the activities that are carried out day by day. For example, if the person exercises, they should consume more water to cover the loss of fluids. Also, if the weather is hot and you sweat more, it is advisable to increase your water intake, or if a woman is pregnant, she may need more fluids.
- Have a healthy diet: This must include at least 400 g (that is, five servings) of fruit and vegetables a day; less than 10% of total caloric intake should be from free sugars, less than 30% of daily caloric intake should be from fat, and less than five grams of salt (approximately one teaspoon) should be consumed per day and salt should be iodized
- Do exercise: the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests doing moderate aerobic physical activities for at least 150 to 300 minutes; or intense aerobic physical activities for at least 75 to 150 minutes, although an equivalent combination of moderate and intense activities throughout the week is also valid.
- Get enough sleep: most adults need between seven and eight hours of sleep a day for optimal health.
- Manage diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Why are the kidneys important?
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs regarding the size of a fist and are located just below the ribcage (ribs), one on each side of the spine, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Disease. Digestive and Renal that is part of the National Institutes of Health of the United States of the United States.
Additionally, he explained that the kidneys remove waste and excess fluid from the body. Also acid that is produced by cells in the body and maintains a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals (such as sodium, calcium, phosphorous, and potassium) in the blood.
Without this balance, the nerves, muscles, and other tissues in the body may not function normally.
In addition, the kidneys produce hormones that help:
However, according to the Institute, the chances of having kidney disease increase with age.
In any case, the information given above in no way replaces medical advice and therefore the first thing to do is consult a health expert so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person. .
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