Causes Of Chronic Kidney Disease And Kidney Disease Caused By Diabetes, Understanding In Advance Can Delay Damage

In recent years, when conducting free clinics in the community, I have met several people who have just been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. They are all very confused: Why do I usually have no serious symptoms in my body, but my condition is not good when I undergo a kidney function test? The true fact is that chronic kidney disease rarely comes to the human body in a "sudden" way. It is more like a thing that silently transmits an alarm. It is a clear warning message released by the body under the pressure of a burden that has been accumulated slowly and gradually over a long period of time, calling for help.

Many of the tiny details in our daily lives that we take for granted, such as poor control of blood sugar and blood pressure, excessive "indulgence" in diet, or sitting for long periods of time, and taking medicine at will, are secretly "putting pressure" on the kidneys.

Today we will talk about these factors that are easily overlooked and can cause damage to the kidneys, especially those hidden dangers in diet that are difficult to detect with the naked eye. We hope to help everyone understand them earlier and properly protect our vital "innate foundation".

Blood sugar is unstable and the kidneys are quietly injured

Many people know that diabetes requires controlling blood sugar, but they do not necessarily understand how serious the direct impact of diabetes on the kidneys is.

If blood sugar remains high for a long time, there will be too much glucose like "sugar water" in the blood, which will continuously wash away the "small sieves" responsible for the filtering function in the kidneys, that is, the glomeruli, causing damage.

As time goes by, glomerulus The filter will become thicker and hardened, and the filtering function will gradually lose its ability.

Many diabetic patients lack sensation in the early stages of the disease, but a urine test may have revealed microalbuminuria, which is an early sign of kidney damage. This is the reason.

Therefore, friends suffering from diabetes should not just focus on the numbers displayed by the blood glucose meter, but should regularly check urine routine and kidney function. This is also a matter of great importance and cannot be ignored. It is very critical and indispensable.

Stabilizing blood sugar is the best way to "reduce the burden" on the kidneys.

High blood pressure and great pressure on the kidneys

hypertension It is another "invisible killer" that damages the kidneys.

You can think of the kidneys as a "precision water filter" covered with a network of tiny blood vessels.

Those slender blood vessels have to bear excessive pressure all the time because their blood pressure remains high for a long time. Over time, the blood vessel walls will become damaged and hardened, and naturally, the glomerular filtration function will also decrease.

What is even more troublesome is that after the kidneys are damaged, their ability to regulate blood pressure will become worse, which in turn will make it more difficult to control high blood pressure, thus forming a vicious cycle.

Many people feel that slightly higher blood pressure doesn't make them feel anything, so they don't take it seriously at all, or they take medicine on and off. In fact, this is the most serious damage to the kidneys.

Regular monitoring, taking medication as directed by your doctor, and controlling blood pressure within the ideal range (usually <130/80 mmHg) are real protections for the kidneys.

Improper diet increases the burden on the kidneys

This part may be the one that everyone is most concerned about and the one that is most likely to cause problems.

The so-called "disease enters through the mouth" is especially true for the kidneys.

First thing to mention High salt diet .

Excessive sodium intake in salt will directly increase blood pressure. In addition, it will increase the burden on the kidneys when excreting sodium. Being in this situation for a long time will accelerate the development of renal fibrosis.

"Salt collectors" include many processed foods, pickled dishes, and various sauces. When eating, you must pay special attention, be extra cautious, and be more careful.

The second situation is a high-protein diet, especially when it comes to consuming a lot of animal protein, such as red meat and seafood.

Nitrogen-containing waste produced from protein metabolism needs to be excreted by the kidneys. Excessive intake will cause the kidneys to be in a state of "high load work", thereby increasing the risk of damage.

For those whose kidney function has declined, doctors generally recommend a high-quality, low-protein diet. This is the essence.

at last, high purine diet

In addition to salt and protein, high purine diet It is also a hidden factor in kidney damage.

The final product of purine metabolism in the body is uric acid , uric acid is mainly excreted through the kidneys.

Long-term intake of large amounts of high-purine foods, such as organ meats, soups, seafood, and beer, will cause blood uric acid levels to rise.

Too high uric acid may not only induce gout, causing urate crystals to form and deposit in the joints, but the urate will also be deposited in the kidneys, causing gouty nephropathy or uric acid kidney stones, resulting in direct damage to the renal tubules and renal interstitium.

Many people like to eat hot pot and drink thick soup, thinking that it is nutritious. However, they do not know that a large amount of purine is dissolved in that pot of soup, which is a great test for the kidneys.

Control the frequency and amount of such food intake, and drink plenty of water to promote uric acid excretion, which is also important for protecting the kidneys.

Sitting for long periods of time can cause metabolic disorders and damage the kidneys

In modern work and life, people sit for most of the day. The harm caused by lack of exercise affects all aspects of the body, and even the kidneys cannot avoid being affected.

Without exercise, the body's metabolism will slow down, making it increasingly difficult to control blood sugar and blood lipids, leading to obesity.

There is a situation that obesity itself will increase the workload of the kidneys. In addition, adipose tissue can also secrete some inflammatory factors, and these inflammatory factors can indirectly cause damage to the kidneys.

On the contrary, regular and moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, jogging, or swimming, can improve the blood circulation of the whole body and include the blood flow of the kidneys. This will help stabilize blood pressure and blood sugar, thereby reducing the burden on the kidneys.

There is no need to rely on intense physical exercise. The key is to cultivate it into a regular habit so as not to remain inactive for a long time without any activity, so that the body and kidneys can become active together.

Drug abuse, direct damage to the kidneys

This last factor deserves special attention, that is painkillers of abuse.

After many people suffer from headaches and brain fever, and many people suffer from joint pain, they will habitually buy non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium and even take them for a long time.

The metabolism of many such drugs requires the help of the kidneys. If used for a long time and in large doses, it will directly lead to drug-induced kidney injury, which may lead to acute tubular necrosis or chronic interrogative nephritis.

Some Chinese herbal medicines, if used inappropriately or contain nephrotoxic ingredients such as aristolochic acid, may also have dangerous effects and be dangerous.

Please note that any medicine should be used under the guidance of a physician or pharmacist. Remember not to think of yourself as a doctor and treat painkillers as casually as regular meals.

Ultimately, the key focus of chronic kidney disease prevention is on managing risk factors that persist over time.

It is not formed overnight, and naturally requires us to start from the daily routine.

To sum up, we need to “keep your mouth shut, keep your legs open, monitor frequently, and use medicine with caution.”

Especially in terms of diet, we must firmly remember to follow the principles of low salt, low fat, high quality and appropriate amount of protein, and control purine. We must also add more water to achieve a balanced nutrition.

Our body is our own, and the health of our kidneys requires our careful care.

If you have basic medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, or have a family history of kidney disease, it is absolutely indispensable to have regular physical examinations and pay attention to urine routine and kidney function-related indicators.

I hope everyone can stay away from kidney disease and have a healthy and energetic body.