Why is uremia increasing in China? Advice: Don't eat more of these 3 foods, the kidneys will thank you
Life seems to be getting better day by day, but more and more people are threatened by diseases. The reason is related to people's unhealthy eating habits, living habits and other factors.
Not only are there more and more uremia patients in China, but they also tend to be younger. What makes more and more people targeted by uremia?
1. Why are there more and more uremia patients in China?
According to statistics, there were 276,000 uremia patients in China in 2011, and 501,000 uremia patients in 2016, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.66% . There are more and more uremia patients in China.
Uremia is due to renal failure, resulting in the body's metabolic waste, water, urea, etc. can not be discharged in time, leading to various symptoms of toxic reactions in the human body. Diabetes, hypertension and other diseases, urinary tract infections, abuse of antibiotics, genetics, etc., may cause uremia.
Uremia has a high incidence and youth in China, which is mainly related to factors such as people often holding back urine, eating too salty, and eating too well.
Frequently holding back urine can easily breed bacteria in the urine. Once the backflow occurs, it may cause urinary tract infection, pyelonephritis, and even kidney disease. Excessive salty diet will increase the burden on the kidneys, and in the long run, it is not conducive to kidney health. A high-protein diet will also increase the burden on the kidneys and even increase the damage to the kidneys.
2. If there are 4 symptoms, the kidneys may have been damaged
After the kidney is damaged, it will send out a distress signal through some physical symptoms. The following symptoms may mean that the kidney has already been damaged.
1. Hematuria
Patients with kidney disease may have symptoms of hematuria, or the urine is slightly discolored, or bright red, so be vigilant.
2. Edema
Abnormal edema symptoms appear in the eyelids, lower extremities and other parts, and it may also be caused by water retention caused by kidney damage.
3. Proteinuria
After kidney abnormalities, protein is lost through the urine, and there is more foam in the urine that does not dissipate for a long time.
4. Hypertension
Beware of renal hypertension, kidney disease may also cause high blood pressure.
3. If you don’t want to suffer from uremia, you should eat less of 3 kinds of kidney-damaging foods
If you want to stay away from uremia, you must keep your mouth shut from life, and eat less of the following foods that hurt the kidneys.
1. Red and processed meat
Excessive intake of red meat and processed meat will increase oxidative stress, increase the burden on the kidneys, and promote the occurrence of kidney damage.
2. High-salt foods
Pickled foods, salted fish, or meals that are high in salt can increase the risk of high blood pressure and possibly induce kidney disease.
3. Animal fat
Foods such as lard, mutton, and pork belly contain a lot of animal fat. Eating too much will cause damage to kidney function, so try to eat less.
If you want to reduce kidney damage, you must protect your kidneys, eat as little as possible in your diet, don’t overeat, ensure adequate drinking water, and avoid frequent urination.
Uremia has a high incidence in China, and even many young people are deeply troubled. Usually, it is necessary to protect the kidneys. Once the early warning signals sent by the kidneys are found, attention must be paid to them and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
References:
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[2] "When these 7 situations occur, the kidneys are already "sick", and the delay is uremia". Family Doctor Online. 2018-09-27
[3] "Three types of kidney-protecting ingredients, three types of kidney-injuring ingredients, are you eating right? 》. Love Kidney Network. 2022-03-22
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