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Kidneys are chiefly responsible for filtering and getting rid of excess fluids and waste products from your blood. However, due to some reasons, some persons’ kidneys stop performing these functions for months or years. This medical condition is referred to as Chronic Kidney Disease and it has no cure.
This results in the retention of dangerous levels of waste and fluids in the body. This condition often occurs in people with abnormally high blood pressure and sugar levels.
Well, in this article on EKO HOT BLOG we would be looking at ways to properly manage these chronic kidney failure.
1. Medications
If you have been diagnosed with these chronic diseases, you must take some medications which will help to manage your condition properly. They include;
a. Blood pressure medications since kidney failure results in high blood pressure
b.Statins to lower blood cholesterol levels.
c. Diuretics to help flush excess liquids retained in the body.
d. Calcium and vitamin D supplements to help strengthen your bones
e. Antihistamines to relieve itchy skin and Antiemetics to relieve nausea.
2. Diet
People with chronic kidney failure have to watch what they eat to lessen the workload on the kidneys. It is important to reduce your intake of proteins, salts, phosphate and potassium (when eaten in excess can cause paralysis or death).
You should also reduce how much fluids you take in order not to stress your kidneys.
3. Lifestyle changes
A change of lifestyle can go a long way in prolonging the life of a kidney disease patient.
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You should make it a habit to always visit the hospital. It is also important to discuss supplements and medications with your doctor before using them, avoid smoking totally.
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