In spring, the temperature in the north has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and chronic kidney disease enters a high incidence period. If you do not pay attention to cold protection and warmth, the immunity will be reduced, which will lead to bacterial, viral and other infections. If the pathogen acts on the basement membrane of the kidney, it can cause proteinuria, cause glomerulonephritis, and induce or aggravate kidney-related diseases. So, how can you reduce this probability?
1. Keep warm and prevent colds
Depending on the weather conditions, clothing should be increased or decreased in a timely manner, and if you accidentally become infected at this time, it may lead to acute nephritis, and some patients with chronic kidney disease will relapse or aggravate the disease on the same day or the next day. If you have symptoms such as body edema, foamy urine, fatigue, backache and leg weakness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, it is recommended that patients and friends seek medical attention as soon as possible, and avoid indiscriminate medication, so as not to increase the burden on the kidneys.
2. Emotional stability and light diet
In spring, everything grows and mood swings are greater, so pay attention to maintaining emotional stability, and don't get angry or get angry in a hurry.
Many foods contain protein, and if a large amount of protein is ingested by a patient with chronic kidney disease, it will cause an increase in nitrogenous metabolic waste, resulting in an increase in the burden on the kidneys. It is recommended that patients with chronic nephritis consume an appropriate amount of protein every day, and try to eat high-quality protein such as eggs, lean meat, fish and shrimp, and milk. Pay attention to limit phosphorus intake, and eat less broth, animal offal, nuts, etc. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to a low-salt diet, and try to eat less or even no preserved products such as bacon and pickles. If there is edema and decreased urine output, patients can also be treated with diuretic diet under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Do not use drugs indiscriminately, so as not to increase the burden on the kidneys
The vast majority of all drugs on the market, whether oral or injectable, must be catabolized by the liver and kidneys before they can be excreted from the body. The kidneys are the "water filter" of the human body, which can not only excrete toxins and wastes, but also secrete and absorb them. Drugs that have a relatively large impact on the kidneys include analgesic tablets, aristolochic acid, contrast agents, etc., which can cause kidney damage if used for a long time.
Fourth, appropriate exercise, a combination of work and rest
Obesity is an independent factor such as chronic kidney disease, which can not only induce hypertension and high blood sugar, but also increase the burden on the kidneys. Therefore, patients with kidney disease need to exercise properly, and obese people should lose weight. On weekdays, you should pay attention to the combination of work and rest, avoid staying up late, and ensure sufficient sleep time.
5. Have regular physical examinations and seek medical treatment in a timely manner if necessary
It is recommended to have a physical examination every 1-2 years for healthy people, and it is recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease to check blood, urine routine, and kidney function every 3-6 months, and adjust the re-examination time according to the condition. If you have edema, fatigue, backache, urine abnormalities, etc., seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Author: Gao Shan
Source: Shenyang Seventh People's Hospital
Editor: Ma Ping
Proofreading: Zhang Yan, Chen Zeming
First Instance: Jiang Pengjia
Review: Xu Jiang