How to Prevent Kidney Failure

Our body has two kidneys. The kidney is an essential organ which has numerous functions. These functions include the excretion of toxic waste products that are naturally produced by our bodies in the course of normal metabolism, the maintenance of the acid-base balance in our bodies, excretion of other toxins that may enter our body such as chemicals (including drugs) if allowed to accumulate in excess quantities. In addition, it is able to maintain the blood volume and concentration, producing the hormones that stimulate the production of Red Blood Cells in the bone marrow.

For those who suffer kidney disease, you should realize how critical it is to prevent kidney failure that can be both temporary and permanent. When it comes to the common pre-renal causes, it includes dehydration from excess fluid loss (diarrhoea, flu, gastroenteritis, sweating), dehydration from lack of fluid intake, hypovolemia from excess blood loss, obstruction of kidney arteries and veins causing inconsistent blood flow and pain killers, other medication and excess sodium/potassium/protein. Therefore, you should prevent these factors that increase the risk. When the kidney has lost its ability, it will cause harmful wastes built up in your body, rising blood pressure, and insufficient red blood cells.

Furthermore, the kidney failure can be treated with many ways. These treatments include hemodialysisb, changes in lifestyle, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplantation. When it comes to the hemodialysisb, you should know that it is able to replace part of the function of your kidneys. However, the treatment should be based on your diet, fluids, and the number of medications you need. This treatment can help clean your blood by using a special filter called a dialyzer that functions as an artificial kidney. When you undergo this treatment, you should eat balanced amounts of high-protein foods such as meat, chicken, and fish.