Kidney Protection Tips:  Kidney is an important part of the body, which works to filter blood and remove toxic substances from the body. Therefore, it is very important to keep the kidney healthy.

If the kidney is not healthy, you may have to face many problems. Here we are telling some such tips (Kidney Disease Prevention Tips) which will help in keeping the kidney healthy and preventing diseases related to it.

What to do to keep kidneys healthy?

• Drink plenty of water- Water helps in removing toxins from the body. One should drink at least 8-10 glasses of water every day.
• Take a healthy diet- Taking a balanced diet is important to keep the kidneys healthy. Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat foods in your diet.
• Eat less salt- Eating too much salt puts pressure on the kidneys . Processed and packaged food items contain high amounts of salt, so eat less salt.
• Control blood pressure- High blood pressure can damage the kidneys. Get your blood pressure checked regularly and take medicine as advised by your doctor.
• Control blood sugar level- Diabetes is a major cause of kidney diseases. If you have diabetes, follow the doctor's advice to keep your blood sugar level under control .
• Exercise- Regular exercise helps control blood pressure and blood sugar. So do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise a week.
• Quit smoking- Smoking can damage your kidneys. If you smoke, try to quit.
• Do not take medicines on your own- some medicines can harm the kidneys. Therefore, consult a doctor before taking any medicine.
• Regular health checkups – Visit a doctor regularly to detect symptoms of kidney diseases early.

Symptoms of kidney disease

There are no symptoms in the initial stages of kidney disease, but as the disease progresses, some of its symptoms may appear, such as-

• Tiredness
• Weakness
• nausea
• Vomit
• Loss of appetite
• Changes in urination
• Swelling in the legs
• increased blood pressure

Causes of kidney disease

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Polycystic Kidney Disease
• Kidney stones
• glomerulonephritis
• Kidney infection