Do You Know What Is Bad For Kidneys?

by Partha Banerjee Partha Banerjee Dubai

Kidneys are important organs of the body which works 24/7 to filter the blood. We are born with a pair of kidneys on either side of the spine above the waist. Their other functions include maintaining a balance between water and minerals. An enzyme called renin is produced by the kidneys to regulate blood pressure. Other than that, chemical erythropoietin is released for building blood cells. Partha Banerjee Mumbai being a renal care expert quotes certain conditions and factors which affect the functioning of the kidneys. Here, we are discussing them in brief.

• Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are said to affect the kidneys in the first place. This condition damages the nerves and makes urine come back up rather than flowing down.

• Family history of kidney diseases: Polycystic Kidney Diseases are common amongst the people who had a family history of kidney failure or dialysis. The cysts formed in this case blocks the kidney tissues inhibiting their working. Partha Banerjee Dubai says we can’t ignore the facts related to family health.

• Premature Birth: One in five babies that have been born before the safe 32nd week of trimester is diagnosed with nephrocalcinosis. It is the deposit of calcium in nephrons. In some cases, the valves do not function properly due to their being underdeveloped.

• Smoking: Smoking causes protein build-up in the kidneys. This protein causes damage to the kidneys due to the non-filtration of blood. It also slows down the regular flow of blood to the organs like Kidneys and makes the situation critical.

• Consuming large amounts of salt: High amount of sodium causes high blood pressure that leads to damage of kidneys with time.

• High Blood Pressure: Partha Banerjee says, high Blood pressure heads to an increase in blood flow in the body. Due to this the blood vessels stretch and weaken which hampers their work in filtering the waste.

• HIV/Hepatitis B and C: These medical conditions are said to destroy the immunity system and give leeway to infections which further on harm the kidneys.

• Dehydration: Lack of water or fluids cause lack of blood flow in the kidneys. This further leads to the slow degradation of kidneys. Partha Banerjee Mumbai, feels that people get affected to dehydration in summers and monsoon due to ignorance towards there health. The harmful bacteria’s and viruses are more active in this season which causes certain diseases that are harmful to the mankind.

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID): Heavy dosage of these drugs such as ibuprofen, Naproxen (also known as painkillers) harm kidney and its tissue structure. They reduce the blood flow to the kidneys leading to inflammation.

• Old Age: People over 70 are more susceptible to kidney issues as with age the working of these organs starts deteriorating.

Partha Banerjee Mumbai says, in case one of the kidneys gets affected or need to be changed, and then it is possible with a willing donor and an operation. But to avoid this whole process all together one should consult an expert doctor as soon as one finds the issue with passing urine or blood in the urine.