In winter, kidney patients must be careful of several things

The temperature drops sharply in winter, and kidney patients face more challenges. In order to protect kidney health, the following things must be prevented.

1. Be careful of colds. Winter is the peak season for colds, and infections caused by colds may increase the burden on the kidneys. Kidney patients should keep warm and add clothes in time according to the temperature. Try to avoid crowded and poorly ventilated places to reduce the risk of infection. If you catch a cold accidentally, do not take medicine on your own and consult a doctor in time.

2. Be alert to blood pressure fluctuations. Cold weather can cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to higher blood pressure. Kidney patients should closely monitor their blood pressure and measure it regularly every day. If abnormal blood pressure fluctuations are found, the doctor should be informed in time so that the dosage of antihypertensive drugs can be adjusted. Strictly follow the doctor's advice, take antihypertensive drugs on time, and keep blood pressure stable.

3. Control water intake. Although sweating decreases in winter, kidney patients still need to strictly control water intake. Avoid drinking a lot of water due to thirst, so as not to increase the burden on the kidneys to drain water. At the same time, pay attention to the increase in weight between dialysis sessions to prevent water retention from causing complications such as heart failure.

4. Pay attention to dietary adjustments. People tend to have an increased appetite in winter, but kidney patients need to maintain dietary restraint. Reduce the intake of high-salt, high-fat, and high-purine foods, such as pickles, fried foods, and animal offal. Eat more fresh vegetables and foods rich in high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, fish, etc., to maintain a balanced nutrition.

5. Exercise moderately. Choose a sunny and warm time to do moderate exercise, such as walking, Ba Duan Jin, etc. Exercise helps to strengthen the body and improve immunity, but avoid excessive fatigue and strenuous exercise to prevent physical fatigue from increasing the burden on the kidneys.