According to World Health Organization statistics, one in four people in the world suffers from some kind of kidney problem. But many people do not know about it until they feel the severe pain it causes.
Dr. Alexander Myasnikov points out that to avoid the consequences of kidney problems, we must know what negatively affects the health of this important organ.
According to him, 700 million people (10 percent of the world’s population) suffer from chronic kidney failure, yet every person believes that his kidneys are working well, and this is not true, because one of the common causes of kidney disease is excessive medication.
He says: “Half of the antibiotics we take affect the kidneys. For example, a patient suffering from viral sore throat does not need antibiotics. But he takes such medication, which leads to a weakened sense of hearing, and sometimes some people lose part of their kidney function irreversibly.”
The doctor points out that the most important indicator of kidney health is not creatinine, but rather the glomerular filtration rate. The most harmful medications to the kidneys are painkillers and weight loss medications, some of which contain aristolochic acid, which is considered toxic to the kidneys.
According to him, to maintain kidney health, normal weight, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels must be maintained. It is necessary to avoid unnecessary medications, and not to use antibiotics, diuretics, and painkillers indiscriminately. You must practice physical activity and follow a healthy, balanced diet.
2023-11-15 04:47:20
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