Why is 'uremia' increasing? Advice: 3 things don't be greedy, the kidneys will 'grate' to you

Jun 5, 2022

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Auntie Wang is in her early 60s this year, and she usually likes to eat all kinds of preserved food . The child advised her to eat less, which is not good for her health. She also thought that she would be fine after eating for many years, and she still eats it correctly.

Two weeks ago, Aunt Wang began to have symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abnormal urination. The children took them to the hospital for treatment and were diagnosed with advanced uremia.

Hearing this news, Auntie Wang slumped on the ground and was terrified. She never thought that she would be targeted by uremia if she didn't drink alcohol or tobacco.

Although people's panic about uremia is less than that of cancer, in fact, uremia is not far from us, and in recent years, the number of patients has been increasing and gradually showing a trend of younger people, so why is uremia more and more How much?

Uremia is due to kidney failure, resulting in the inability to excrete metabolites in the body in time, resulting in a series of symptoms of poisoning in the human body.

There are many chronic kidney disease patients in China, and some of them may develop into uremia. The interaction of various diseases, genetic factors, urinary tract infections, and overuse of antibiotics may all induce uremia.

There are more and more patients with uremia, which is mainly related to people's unhealthy living habits, such as holding back urine frequently, eating too salty, eating too well , etc., which may increase the burden on the kidneys and even induce uremia.

2. 3 kinds of food on the table, or accelerate the process of uremia

Some of the foods we often eat are likely to accelerate the process of uremia, so it is best to eat less of the following foods.

1. High-sugar foods

Compared with bland boiled water, many young people prefer various delicious beverages, but most beverages have high sugar content, which will increase the metabolic burden on the kidneys and even accelerate the process of uremia. Therefore, it is best to eat less high-sugar foods. .

2. High-salt foods

The intake of high-salt foods will lead to excessive sodium ions in the human body, causing high blood pressure, and may also increase the burden on the kidneys and cause kidney damage. There is also a vicious circle between high blood pressure and kidney damage.

3. Foods high in phosphorus

Phosphorus entering the human body also needs to be filtered by the glomerulus. Excessive intake of high-phosphorus foods will increase the burden on the kidneys and induce kidney damage.

3. The harm of kidney damage is not just uremia!

Once the kidneys are damaged, it may not only develop into uremia, but also have many other hazards, so it is usually necessary to protect the kidneys.

After kidney damage, doctors are most afraid of the patient's lack of urine. If there is no urine excretion, it will be difficult to excrete toxins from the body, which is very difficult to treat, and may be life-threatening. In fact, nourishing the kidney is nourishing life. So how to nourish the kidneys and protect the kidneys?

1. Drink enough water

Adequate water intake can promote the body's metabolism, help the kidneys to excrete toxins in time, and prevent diseases such as kidney stones.

2. Do not hold back urine

Often holding back urine or holding back urine for a long time will increase the pressure in the bladder, cause bladder baroreflex disorders, and may also induce kidney damage such as pyelonephritis.

3. Get a good night’s sleep

Adequate sleep can give the kidneys a certain rest and reduce kidney damage, so it is very important to develop good work and rest habits.

4. Keep your mouth shut

To ensure a balanced and comprehensive diet, avoid excessive intake of high-protein foods and salty foods.

The incidence of uremia is high, and it is gradually eyeing young people. Most of it is related to people’s unhealthy living habits, such as high-sugar, high-salt, and high-phosphorus foods, try to eat less, usually drink more water, don’t hold back urine, and control Keep your mouth shut, get a good night's sleep, and do regular screenings.

References:

[1] Why are more and more people suffering from uremia? It's not because of tobacco and alcohol, you may also have these 3 habits... Popular Science China. 2019-10-22

[2] Uremia may be "eat" out! If you keep your mouth shut, the kidneys can't stand 3 types of food. Family Doctor Online. 2021-03-10

[3] Nourishing the kidney is nourishing life! This is probably the most complete kidney protection strategy. Life Times. 2016-03-10

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