Don’t ignore these symptoms after drinking water! It may be your kidneys “crying for help”

Kidneys are the "water purifiers" in our bodies, and their role is so crucial! They are not only responsible for clearing out metabolic waste from the body, but also for maintaining the balance of body fluids and electrolytes, and always protecting the health of the body. However, the kidneys are an organ that is particularly "tolerant", and even if there is a problem, it is often painless and difficult for us to detect.

If there are 4 symptoms after drinking water, it may be that the kidneys are "asking for help" from us!

1. Edema

The kidneys are responsible for water metabolism. Once the kidney function is damaged, water cannot be properly metabolized and will be retained in the body. The most obvious is swelling of the face and limbs. When you look in the mirror in the morning and find that your face is swollen like a steamed bun, or when you get home from work in the evening and press your calf and a small pit appears that does not bounce back for a long time , you should be vigilant.

2. Frequent waking up at night

Under normal circumstances, adults usually do not get up more than once at night, and the amount of urine at night is about 1/3-1/2 of that during the day. If you get up more than twice at night for many consecutive days, or the amount of urine at night exceeds 500 ml , don't hesitate to check your kidneys, it is likely that there is something wrong with them.

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3. Foamy urine <br /> If the foam disappears quickly after we urinate, it is not a big problem. But if you find that the foam in the urine is dense and numerous and does not disappear for a long time , you should pay attention to it. It is likely that the protein content in the urine exceeds the standard, which often indicates that the kidneys may be damaged.

4. Increased blood pressure

When the kidneys are not in good condition, the water you drink cannot be excreted and is retained in the blood vessels. The blood vessel pressure suddenly increases, and the blood pressure also rises. This is renal hypertension. If your blood pressure is inexplicably high and you can't find other reasons , don't forget to check your kidneys.

How to maintain kidneys?

Just like in summer, people sweat a lot. If you don't replenish water in time, your body will easily become dehydrated. At this time, the blood flow to the kidneys will also decrease, and in severe cases, it may even cause acute renal failure. Moreover, if you don't drink water for a long time, the urine volume will decrease, the toxins in the kidneys cannot be discharged, the concentration will increase, and kidney stones may grow. So, when you feel dry mouth, dry skin, hoarse throat, and are particularly irritable , this is your body reminding you: it's time to drink water! Generally speaking, it is best for adults to drink 1500-1700 ml of water every day.

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In addition to drinking more water, don't eat too much high-protein food at one time, otherwise the burden on the kidneys will be too heavy; you should also eat less salt, preferably no more than 5 grams a day. You should be more cautious when taking medicine, such as antipyretic analgesics, aminoglycoside antibiotics, and Chinese medicine containing aristolochic acid, don't take them casually. Exercise is also necessary, such as Tai Chi, dancing, and walking. Take time 3-5 times a week, and exercise for about 30 minutes each time. However, if you have acute nephritis, you should stay in bed and rest first.

Pay more attention to changes in urine. If the color suddenly becomes very dark, the foam is particularly obvious, or the number of nocturia increases suddenly , go to the hospital immediately. Don't miss the annual physical examination, especially for patients with diabetes and hypertension, who should pay attention to kidney function regularly. Kidney disease patients must listen to the doctor's advice and insist on treatment. Don't think that the disease is cured when the symptoms are slightly better, and don't stop taking the medicine because of concerns about the side effects of the medicine. Antihypertensive drugs, anemia drugs, and hormone drugs are all key to the treatment of kidney disease, and they must be taken on time.