Beware of the eight bad habits that damage kidney function

　　The kidney is an important organ that secretes urine and excretes waste and toxins. It can regulate the body's electrolyte concentration and maintain acid-base balance. Renal function is impaired or gradually declines, and the excretion and regulatory functions of the kidneys will also be reduced. When kidney function is severely damaged, uremia may occur and be life-threatening. Although kidney function gradually declines with age, some lifestyle habits or behaviors often become important causes of kidney function damage. In order to protect the kidneys, everyone must be alert to the following "kidney-damaging" factors.

　　often holding in urine

　　Some people hold their urine for a long time because they are busy at work. If urine remains in the bladder for too long, it is easy for bacteria to breed, and the bacteria will retrograde to the kidneys through the ureter, causing urinary tract infection and Pyelonephritis . Once such infections recur, they can lead to chronic infections that are difficult to cure. Patients will not only experience symptoms such as back pain, frequent urination and urgency, but may also develop acute Uremia。

　　excessive drinking

　　Excessive intake of soft drinks and sports drinks can indirectly damage the kidneys. in human body pH is 7.2. These drinks are generally highly acidic, and the pH in the body changes significantly after drinking them. The kidneys are the main organ that regulates the pH in the human body. Long-term excessive intake of soft drinks and sports drinks will put a burden on the kidneys and increase kidney damage probability.

　　Eating bread that is too soft

　　There is a food additive potassium bromate in bread and pastries. It can give baked goods the necessary gluten strength and elasticity, making them taste soft. However, excessive consumption will damage the human central nervous system. nerve、blood and kidneys. internationality cancer Research agencies have classified it as a carcinogen.

　　Drink strong tea after drinking alcohol

　　Some people think that drinking strong tea after drinking can relieve hangover. In fact, this is not only ineffective, but can also damage the kidneys. Theophylline in tea can quickly affect the kidneys and exert a diuretic effect. At this time, the alcohol is excreted from the kidneys before it can be decomposed again, causing the kidneys to be stimulated by a large amount of ethanol, thereby damaging kidney function.

　　Overeating

　　Modern people have more opportunities to have dinner together and often eat too much "delicious food". The food they consume will eventually produce waste products - uric acid and urea. nitrogen wait. Most of these wastes are excreted through the kidneys, and excessive diet will undoubtedly increase the burden on the kidneys.

　　Drinking too little water

　　If you don’t drink water for a long time, urine output will decrease, and the concentration of waste products and toxins carried in the urine will increase. clinical common kidney stone , hydronephrosis, etc. are closely related to not drinking water for a long time. Drinking enough water can dilute urine, protect the kidneys, and help fully eliminate waste and toxins.

　　Food too salty

　　A salty diet, especially some snacks with excessive salt content, such as fried potato chips, instant noodles, etc., can cause people to unknowingly absorb excess salt, causing blood pressure to rise, and kidney blood to be unable to maintain normal flow, thus inducing kidney disease.

　　Overdose of certain Chinese herbal medicines

　　In recent years, it has been continuously discovered clinically that taking certain Chinese herbal medicines (including Chinese patent medicines) can cause damage to kidney function. Chinese herbal medicines that can "damage the kidneys" include: Tripterygium wilfordii, Guan Mutong, morning glory, Xanthium seed, poppy shell, Shengcaowu, Shijunzi, Qingmuxiang, Guangdongji, etc. Among them, Tripterygium wilfordii causes the greatest kidney damage, followed by Guanmutong. The reason why Guan Akebia hurts the kidneys is that it contains the nephrotoxic substance aristolochic acid.