Test your kidneys before they test you

The kidneys are the two bean-shaped organs that play many vital roles in our body. World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys and to reduce the impact of kidney-associated diseases all over the world. Learning about the preventive behaviors and risk factors will help you keep your kidneys healthy.

Functions of Kidney

We know that kidneys play a vital role in removing waste products and excess fluid from our bodies. They are removed through the urine which involves highly complex steps of excretion. The kidneys ensure that the volume of fluid in our body is correct and they help to maintain a stable balance of chemicals in our body. The regulation of acid, potassium, and salt in our body is also carried out by our kidneys. They also stimulate Vitamin D in our body, which helps to maintain bone strength and produce erythropoietin, a hormone responsible for the production of red blood cells.

Steps to preserve Kidney health

Despite the advancements in the medical field to treat chronic kidney diseases, there is an increasing number of deaths caused by them. The reason behind this could be a lack of awareness about kidney diseases and the importance of maintaining the kidneys’ health. So here are a few tips that can help to keep your kidneys healthy.

Drink plenty of fluids

Drinking at least 2.7 liters of water in a day is essential to help the kidneys remove wastes from our body in the form of urine. It also helps to flush out toxins that can cause infections or kidney stones. Other than water having fruit juices like lemon, orange and melon are good for the kidney’s health.

Regular check-ups

Kidney diseases at their early stages do not show any symptoms. So it is advised to get your kidneys tested at least once a year. Some of the general tests for kidneys include Blood Urea, Urine routine analysis, Ultrasonogram KUB, and more.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

Staying active and fit, which means exercising regularly can help to avoid chronic kidney diseases. Walking, running, dancing and cycling can fun ways to keep your body active and healthy. It is also necessary to follow a healthy diet, avoid smoking and obesity.

Monitoring other health conditions

The risk of developing advanced kidney problems or diseases can be minimized by keeping a check on your blood pressure and your sugar level. In India, diabetes is the main cause of kidney failure. People with diabetes develop kidney damage because high sugar level forces your kidney to work harder to filter your blood.

At Apollo Diagnostics, our expert technicians conduct error-free tests and assure to provide accurate test reports. So test your kidneys regularly to live a healthy life.