Whether living with two or one kidney, we need a healthy lifestyle to maintain and maintain full health including kidney health. (illustration)
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA—Not infrequently there are people who are forced to live with one kidney. But according to experts, living with one is fine kidney as long as the kidney that survives is still healthy. But still there is a risk behind it all. So how do you reduce the risks caused by living with one kidney?
Hypertension kidney consultant at Eka Hospital BSD, dr. one kidney shows a good quality of life. “These risks can only occur if efforts to maintain kidney health are not carried out properly,” he said in a press release received Republika.co.idFriday (25/8/2023).
Here are some tips that can be done to reduce the risks that can occur due to living with one kidney:
1. Ensuring that the body’s fluid needs are properly met according to the doctor’s recommendations.
Generally for basic needs the amount of fluid needed is 30 cc/kg body weight. Of course, this need increases when there is activity such as sports or an increase in temperature.
2. Maintain a healthy diet by reducing consumption of foods high in salt and phosphorus which will add to the burden on the kidneys.
3. Limit sugary drinks so the kidneys don’t work too hard.
4. Avoid excessive physical activity or strenuous sports such as soccer, rock climbing, or sports that involve working the muscles, because it will increase the burden and risk of kidney damage.
5. Stop consuming cigarettes and alcohol because it is bad for health in general, including kidney health.
6. Periodically carry out consultations and medical check-ups (MCU) according to age. “If life with two healthy kidneys is perfect, then live with one kidney Healthy is enough,” he said.
What is clear, according to him, whether living with two or one kidney, requires a healthy lifestyle to maintain and maintain complete health, including kidney health.
2023-08-25 16:54:23
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