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"Hey, you can't be underestimated!" Dr. Li shook his head and sighed, and said to Uncle Zhang, a patient lying on the hospital bed.
Uncle Zhang, 68 years old this year, died of kidney failure not long ago, and his death made many people who knew him feel sorry. After Uncle Zhang retired, his life did not become empty because he left his job, on the contrary, he became more active in the community and became a good neighbor who helped others.
However, unfortunately, Uncle Zhang has a not-so-good habit - he likes to drink carbonated drinks. Despite his age, he still drinks at least a few cans a day to quench his thirst or stimulate his taste buds.
This habit is undoubtedly a potential health killer in the eyes of doctors and family members. Carbonated drinks contain a lot of sugar and chemical additives, and for older adults, excessive intake of these substances can increase the risk of various chronic diseases.
Especially for kidney function, long-term high sugar intake will increase the burden on the kidneys, gradually leading to kidney function decline. Dr. Li has advised Uncle Zhang many times, hoping that he can get rid of this habit, but Uncle Zhang always smiles and waves his hands, showing a "I know what I am doing" attitude.
It wasn't until he was rushed to the hospital for a drastic decline in kidney function that the serious consequences of this habit really became apparent. In the hospital, Dr. Li found through a detailed examination that Uncle Zhang's kidneys had been severely damaged and needed immediate dialysis.
At Uncle Zhang's bedside, Dr. Li patiently explained the severity of kidney failure and told him that kidney failure is a very common problem in the elderly.
The occurrence of kidney failure is often greatly related to the individual's lifestyle habits, such as dietary habits, water intake, long-term use of certain medications, etc. In the elderly population, the decline of kidney function can be said to be a common phenomenon, but it is by no means inevitable.
Dr. Lee went on to explain that the kidneys play a central role in the human body, not only filtering out toxins and excess fluid from the blood, but also helping to keep the body's electrolytes stable, such as sodium and potassium balance, and also playing a vital role in blood pressure control.
Dr. Li also shared several other cases similar to Uncle Zhang's. For example, there is a patient whose kidney function is impaired due to long-term use of painkillers.
In another patient, prolonged hypertension was not effectively controlled, which eventually led to kidney failure. These examples all highlight the fact that good lifestyle habits are still essential for health, even in old age.
Through the narration of these cases, Dr. Li hopes to cause Uncle Zhang to reflect more deeply. Dr Lee emphasised that adopting healthy lifestyle habits, especially dietary adjustments, is essential to prevent kidney disease from progressing further.
Patients are advised to reduce the consumption of sugary, salty and high-fat foods and increase the proportion of fresh fruits and vegetables, which is not only beneficial to the health of the kidneys, but also promotes the improvement of overall physical condition.
However, Uncle Zhang's condition has reached the point where he has to face it. Despite the efforts of the doctors and his family, Uncle Zhang's physical condition is still deteriorating. After several dialysis sessions, his life gradually came to an end.
In the process, Uncle Zhang began to realize that his past ignorance and persistence may have accelerated the arrival of all this. His death was a profound warning to those around him. Friends in the community are starting to re-examine their lifestyles and realize that health really can't be neglected.
They began to reduce their intake of carbonated beverages and pay more attention to a balanced diet and moderate exercise, hoping to avoid following Uncle Zhang's old path. If a person has been accustomed to an unhealthy lifestyle for years, how should they start to change?
First and foremost, understanding your health is the first step to change. Undergoing a physical examination to understand their physical condition, especially for the functional examination of vital organs such as the kidneys, will provide a clear starting point for their health changes.
Seek professional medical and nutritional advice to customize a healthy diet and exercise plan that works for you and gradually replace unhealthy habits. Finally, keep the motivation and patience, change takes time, but persistence always brings positive results.
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