Kidneys are the purification plants that remove waste from the body. But often our ignorance and some lifestyle diseases silently impair kidney function. The main reasons are:
Uncontrolled diabetes: The most important cause of kidney failure is diabetes. When blood sugar levels increase, it damages the delicate blood vessels in the kidneys. This reduces the filtering capacity of the kidneys over time.
High blood pressure: Uncontrolled blood pressure (High BP) thickens and narrows the blood vessels to the kidneys. This reduces blood flow to the kidneys and leads to kidney failure.
Excessive use of painkillers: Regularly taking painkillers belonging to the NSAID class without a doctor’s prescription directly affects the kidney cells. Self-medication is a big threat to kidney health.
Drinking less water: Drinking plenty of water is essential to flush out toxins from the body. Dehydration can lead to the buildup of waste in the urine, kidney stones, and infections. This can then damage the kidneys.
Excessive salt and poor diet: Excessive salt in the diet increases sodium, which increases blood pressure. Also, processed foods and excessive red meat put an excessive workload on the kidneys.
