Uremia, the full name in medicine is chronic renal failure. The reason why it is called "uremia" is mainly because the kidney function of uremia patients has been completely lost, and the main function of the kidney is to filter toxins and metabolic waste products in the blood and excrete them from the body.
In general, if a person has kidney disease and does not take timely steps to treat it, the prevalence of uremia increases as the condition worsens. Clinically, uremia can be controlled by drugs in the early stage, and dialysis or kidney transplantation is required to maintain life in the later stage.
There are many things in life that affect kidney health, and diet is an important aspect of it. Today I will talk to you about 5 things don't be greedy, the kidney will "appreciate" you.
1. Sugary drinks
Many people like to drink drinks, but this drink contains a lot of sugar, which can easily increase the burden on the kidneys. In particular, some carbonated drinks and fruit juices are high-sugar foods. Excessive sugar intake not only increases the risk of diabetes, but also affects kidney health.
And the sugar content in sugary drinks is very high, and long-term drinking will cause blood sugar levels in the body to rise. If the kidneys are unable to excrete these substances in time, it will have a great impact on kidney health. At the same time, if you regularly drink carbonated drinks, it will lead to excessive intake of sodium by the human body, which will increase diseases such as high blood pressure and hyperuricemia after entering the body.
These diseases are related to kidney disease, especially high blood pressure and hyperuricemia are the most harmful to the kidneys. Long-term drinking of carbonated beverages not only causes high blood pressure and hyperuricemia, but also increases the risk of diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease.
2. Pickled food
Many people like to eat pickled food, because this food is very appetizing and can also play a role in cooking. But for people with poor kidneys, it is best not to eat pickled foods frequently. Because these foods contain a lot of salt, if consumed in large quantities for a long time, it will lead to abnormal water metabolism in the body, resulting in increased blood pressure.
In addition, pickled food contains a large amount of nitrite, which will be converted into nitrosamines after entering the human body, which will cause certain stimulation to the kidneys, and over time, it will lead to increased burden on the kidneys, thereby increasing the risk of uremia.
3. High-salt food
Table salt contains a lot of sodium, and if you consume too much, it will cause sodium ions in the blood to rise, which in turn will increase blood pressure. When blood pressure rises, blood vessel walls become fragile and vulnerable to damage, leading to arteriosclerosis and kidney disease.
In addition, the concentration of sodium ions in the blood increases, which also affects the kidneys to filter excess water and metabolic waste products in the blood. If the kidney function has been damaged, it will increase the burden on the kidneys and further reduce kidney function. Therefore, for those who have a high-salt diet, it is important to strictly control salt intake.
4. Spicy and stimulating food
If you often eat spicy and stimulating food, it will cause gastrointestinal irritation, and it will also lead to endocrine disorders in the body. In this case, the normal function of the kidneys will be affected, resulting in increased burden on the kidneys. Therefore, usually eat less spicy and stimulating food and eat more light food.
5. Alcoholic beverages
In life, many people like to drink some alcoholic drinks, such as beer, red wine, white wine, etc., these drinks are high-alcohol drinks. If a person drinks a lot of alcohol for a long time, it will increase the risk of kidney failure, uremia and other diseases. Therefore, for the sake of your own health, you should stay away from alcoholic beverages.
6. Animal offal
Animal offal contains high purines and cholesterol, and long-term consumption will lead to hyperuricemia and hyperlipidemia, thereby inducing gout.
When uric acid is too high, it can cause damage to the kidneys, increasing the chance of developing uremia.
Although not all kidney diseases cause uremia. If people with kidney disease are left untreated, they are likely to develop uremia.
7. Seafood products
Many people think that seafood products are very nutritious and inexpensive, so they are very popular with everyone. Because seafood products contain a lot of purines, these purines will be metabolized by the kidneys, and if you eat too much seafood products, it will lead to an increase in uric acid levels in the body.
Once the uric acid level is increased, it will lead to an increase in the metabolic burden on the kidneys, which can lead to uremia. Uremia is a very serious kidney disease that can lead to various complications if the condition is not controlled in time.
Tips
The kidney is one of the more important organs in the human body, but it is also a very fragile organ. Therefore, we must pay attention to protecting kidney health in life and avoid various bad habits. Only in this way can the occurrence of diseases such as uremia be effectively prevented.
Finally, I must remind everyone that if you want to nourish your kidneys and protect your kidneys, you must do these points in your life:
1. Be sure to drink more water in daily life, because drinking water can speed up blood circulation, thereby promoting the body's metabolism.
2. Develop good work and rest habits, do not stay up late, and avoid excessive fatigue of the body.
3. Try not to smoke and drink, because the harmful substances and alcohol in cigarettes will damage kidney health.
4. It is also necessary to carry out appropriate physical exercise, which can not only enhance physical fitness, but also promote blood circulation.
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