KIDNEY
We have two kidneys, each about the dimensions of your fist. they’re near the center of your back, just under the skeletal structure. Inside each kidney there are a few million tiny structures called nephrons. They filter your blood. They remove wastes and further water, which become urine. The urine flows through tubes called ureters. It goes to your bladder, which stores the urine until you move to the toilet. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs. Kidney filter blood and send it back to the heart. Kidney help the body to pass waste as urine.
The main kidneys functions are
- maintain balance of fluid in the body
- it regulates and filter mineral in the body system
- filters waste material from food, medications, and toxic substances
- creating hormones that help produce red blood cells, promote bone health.
- it regulates blood pressure
Symptoms of a kidney problem
Kidney conditions can cause a range of symptoms. Some common ones include:
- problem in sleeping
- fatigue
- unable to concentrate
- dry and itchy skin
- increased or decreased urination
- blood in urine
- foam in urine
- puffiness around the eyes
- foot or ankle swelling
- reduced appetite
- muscle cramps
Avoid extra salt
Eating salty food disturbs the balance of minerals in the body .It is harder for kidney to work properly because of minerals disturbance . Try not to eat out processed foods – which usually have a lot of added salt – for whole foods, such as:
- fresh fruits and vegetables
- lean cuts of meat
- nuts
Exercise Daily
High blood pressure is a risk factor for CKD (chronic kidney disease). It is necessary to do 20 minutes of exercise to keep the blood pressure intact.
Keep hydrated
To remove toxins drink plenty of water which helps kidney to perform most important functions
Use medications with caution
Regularly taking medications, such as nonsteroidal drugs can cause kidney damage over the time . Occasionally taking any pain killer is fine but work out with your doctor to find alternative for pain killers
Know the risk factors
There are several things which increase the risk of developing kidney condition. Make sure to done KFT regularly
- have diabetes
- have high blood pressure