By: Team NewsdayExpress | Posted: 04 May, 2019
New Delhi. Premature babies may be at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) later in life, a research has revealed.
According to a research report published in BMJ, the development and maturation of the kidney is hampered when a baby is born before preterm birth, that is, 37 weeks of pregnancy. Due to this fewer nephrons are made. Nephrons are the filters that remove waste and toxins from the body.
Only 10 to 15 percent of all patients who develop end-stage renal failure in India receive appropriate treatment. About 6,000 undergo kidney transplants, 60,000 undergo hemodialysis, and another 6,000 undergo peritoneal dialysis a year. About six lakh people die seeking kidney replacement therapy.
Of all patients who develop end-stage kidney disease, more than 90 percent require kidney replacement therapy because of their inability to afford care, and 60 percent of those who opt out of treatment for financial reasons. Leave it in the middle. As of May 2017, the number of patients dependent on dialysis was more than 1,30,000. This number is increasing at the rate of about 232 per 10 lakh population.
Heartcare Foundation (HCFI) President Padmashree Dr. K.K. Aggarwal explained that CKD means loss of kidney function over time and eventually kidney failure. Due to this patients have to undergo dialysis or kidney transplant. Signs and symptoms of the disease are not noticeable until the disease has progressed well enough, and the condition has become severe.
He adds that in an advanced stage of CKD, dangerous levels of fluid, electrolytes and waste can build up in the body. Those with underlying conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, abnormal kidney structure and a family history of the disease are at higher risk. In addition, people who smoke and are obese may also be prone to CKD in the long term.
Some symptoms of this condition include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness, sleep problems, decreased mental activity, muscle twitches and cramps, persistent itching, chest pain, shortness of breath and high blood pressure.
Dr. Aggarwal further added, “Some of the key measures to keep kidney diseases at bay are monitoring and treatment of conditions and diseases like obesity and dyslipidemia respectively. If blood pressure and blood sugar are kept under control, more than 50 percent of CKD cases are preventable.
some suggestions :
* Stay fit and active, as it is essential for your blood pressure and kidney health.
* Keep your blood sugar levels regular, as kidney damage can occur in up to half of people who have diabetes.
* Monitor your blood pressure. It is also the most common cause of kidney damage. The normal blood pressure level is 120 per 80. Between this level and 129 per 89, you may be said to be prehyper sensitive. You should make changes in lifestyle and diet.
* Eat healthy and keep your weight in check, as it can help prevent diabetes, heart disease and other conditions associated with CKD. Eat less salt. The recommended sodium intake is 5 to 6 grams of salt per day. To reduce your salt intake, try cutting down on processed and restaurant foods.
* Maintain healthy fluid intake. Conventional wisdom has long suggested drinking 1.5 to 2 liters (3 to 4 pints) of water per day. Consuming plenty of fluids helps the kidneys clear sodium, urea and toxins from the body, which, in turn, significantly reduces the risk of developing CKD.
* Don’t smoke, as it slows down the flow of blood to the kidneys. Smoking also increases the risk of kidney cancer by about 50 percent.
* Do not take regular over-the-counter pills. Taking drugs like ibuprofen regularly is known to cause kidney damage and disease.
(IANS)
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