5 COMMON CAUSES OF KIDNEY DISEASES

The kidney is a very important part of our body because of the vital functions it performs. Some of those functions includes production of red blood cells, production of hormones, regulation of ion concentration, excretion of toxins and watse products from the body. In this post, we will look at some of the causes of kidney diseases.

1. LACK OF MUCH WATER

One of the common causes of kidney diseases is lack of enough water in the body which causes dehydration. Water is very vital for the overall performance of the kidney because without water the kidney cannot filter toxins from the bloodstream hence toxins begin to accumulate in the blood. It is recommended by doctors that we take at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

2. KEEPING URINE FOR LONG

Another cause of kidney diseases is holding on to urine in the bladder for a very long time before we let it out. This is because urine in the bladder is very toxic and when we hold on to the urine for long, bacterias in the urine begin to multiply. After a while and we still don't urinate, the urine tends to return to the ureter and that can be infectious to the kidney.

3. TOO MUCH SALT INTAKE

Too much salt drasically affects the health of the kidney because it contains a very high amount of sodium. Even though sodium is required in the body, it is important to keep the level of sodium in the body balanced. Too much salt in the bloodstream forces the kidney to focus on excreting sodium from the bloodstream instead of other liquids which most times leads to high blood pressure.

4. TOO MUCH RED MEAT

One of the major nutrients we get from meat is protein which is very high in red meats. If you are already having kidney problems then it is important you avoid red meats as too much protein gives your already troubled kidney much work trying to excrete the excess protein. Some of the meats classified as red meats includes pork, lamb, beef and some others.

5. TOO MUCH CAFFEINE

According to a recent study published in 12 December, 2018 by the NEPHROLOGY DIALYSIS TRANSPLANTATION titled Caffine Consumption and Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease , it was shown that too much consumption of caffine increases the risk of kidney diseases and this is because too much caffine also leads to high blood pressure. Caffine is one of the major ingredients used in making coffees.

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Given the vast and vital functions that the kidney performs, it is very necessary that we take good care of the kidney and reduce or avoid any habit that will increase the risk of developing any kidney diseases. In this post, we have managed to look at 5 of those habits that might pose a treat to your kidney.

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