Why are there more and more cases of "kidney failure" in my country? These habits are quietly destroying your kidneys

Kidneys, the "purification plant" in the body, silently detoxify us every day. But do you know? Nowadays, more and more people in China suffer from "kidney failure". In many cases, it is because of our own bad habits that "exhaust" the kidneys , because unlike other organs, it will not show immediately when it is tired or injured. When it really can't hold on, the problem may be serious.

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The number of adults with chronic kidney disease in China has reached 130 million, which means that almost one in every 10 adults suffers from chronic kidney disease. This number is many times higher than the number of cancer patients, and nearly 30 million of them have developed end-stage renal disease. What's more frightening is that most people don't know they have chronic kidney disease, and they lose their kidney function without even realizing it.

People with poor kidneys have these 5 signs

1. Abnormal urination

This is the easiest problem to find. You may have hematuria, urine color like meat washing water, frequent urination, urgency, pain, and always getting up at night. There is also more foam in the urine , which may be an increase in albumin in the urine. If you have renal failure, the glomerular filtration rate will decrease, you will have less urine or even no urine, and your body will also become edematous.

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2. Body edema

Edema is also a common symptom of poor kidney function, especially lower limb edema, which can leave a dent when pressed. When you wake up in the morning, you may find that your face and eyelids are also swollen.

3. Back pain

Although not all lower back pain is caused by kidney problems, kidney disease can indeed cause lower back pain. This pain is usually soreness and swelling, not as severe as the pain of kidney stones.

4. Drowsiness and fatigue

Poor kidney function can also make people feel sleepy and weak, unable to eat, and even nausea and vomiting . This is because the kidney's excretion function is problematic, the body's metabolism is disordered, and anemia may also occur, making people always lack energy.

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5. Dull skin tone

Dark circles under the eyes and a dull complexion are caused by the decline of the kidney's detoxification function, the accumulation of toxins under the skin, and the increase of melanin.

Avoid these 5 habits, your kidneys will thank you

1. Always hold your urine

No matter how busy you are at work, you should not hold your urine. If you hold your urine for a long time, the bacteria in the urine will multiply and may flow back into the ureter, causing urinary tract infection, kidney damage, and increasing the risk of uremia. A normal adult should urinate about 1500-2000 ml per day, at least 4 times, 4-6 times during the day, and 0-2 times at night. If you feel like peeing, go to the toilet quickly!

2. Eating too much salt

Eating salty food in moderation can nourish the kidneys, but eating too much can damage them. The kidneys metabolize most of the salt in the diet, and eating too much salt will increase the burden on the kidneys and damage them. The sodium in the salt will prevent water from being excreted, causing edema, and may also lead to problems such as proteinuria, kidney stones, and renal osteodystrophy.

3. Drinking too little water

Water is like a "cleanser" for the kidneys. If you drink less water, your urine will be concentrated, and waste and toxins cannot be excreted. This will increase the burden on the kidneys and reduce kidney function. Kidney stones and hydronephrosis are often caused by drinking less water.

4. Excessive fatigue

The kidneys are afraid of fatigue. About 70% of nephritis patients are related to long-term overwork. If people stay up late for a long time and are overly tired, their resistance will decrease, and bacteria and viruses will easily invade, causing kidney damage, back pain, edema, proteinuria and other symptoms. Studies have found that people who sleep less than 5 hours a night have the fastest decline in kidney function and a high incidence of proteinuria. Moreover, overusing the brain can also damage the kidneys.

5. Drug Abuse

Many drugs are nephrotoxic, such as some antibiotics, antipyretics, Chinese herbal medicines, health products or folk remedies. If you take them without following the doctor's advice, it is easy to cause irreversible damage to the kidneys and lead to renal insufficiency. About 25% of renal failure is related to drug abuse.