🧬Most common causes of kidney disease
Diabetes – high blood sugar damages kidney filters.
High blood pressure is one of the main causes of chronic kidney disease.
Autoimmune diseases – lupus, IgA nephropathy, etc. – attack kidney tissue.
Heredity – polycystic kidney disease and other genetic diseases.
Age and ethnicity – higher risk among older people, as well as in Black, Hispanic and Asian communities.
🛡️Prevention and control
Lifestyle changes
Maintain good hydration.
Eat a diet low in salt and fat.
Monitor your blood pressure and blood sugar.
Avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, etc.).
Quit smoking and limit your alcohol consumption.
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight.
Regular check-ups
Calculation of blood creatinine and eGFR.
Albumin/creatinine ratio in urine.
Have your blood pressure measured at least once a year.
💬Conclusion: Listen to the quiet voice of your body
Our body whispers before it screams. Dry skin, restless legs, or unexplained fatigue may be these whispers.
If you’ve long attributed these signs to age or stress, stop and listen. Kidney disease isn’t always accompanied by acute pain, but often manifests itself discreetly, expressing itself through subtle changes.
