Kidney
disease is one of the costliest illnesses in the world and managing kidney
disease is very expensive. Each year, lots of people die of kidney
disease all over the world, and the number of people suffering from chronic
renal failure, and need dialysis or kidney transplantation to stay alive keep
increasing.
Statistics
have it that, worldwide, more than millions patients are waiting for kidney
transplants, but only a few thousands will receive transplants because of
shortage of suitable organ donors.
Patients
usually felt surprised when they are diagnosed of Kidney Failure.
Experts
have found the explanation from your daily life habits.
Here are the top habits which lead to your kidney failure:
1. Not
emptying your bladder early: Maintaining a full bladder for a long time is a
quick way of causing bladder damage. That the urine stays in the bladder for a
long time can cause the bacteria breeding in urine to multiply quickly. Once
the urine re fluxes back to ureter and kidneys, the bacteria can result in
kidney infections, then urinary tract infection, and then nephritis, even
Uremia. So, no matter how busy you are, remember to drink a lot of water
and urinate regularly. Once you form the habit of holding back urine, it will
ultimately damage your kidneys.
2. Not
drinking enough water: The main functions of the kidneys are to regulate
erythrocyte balances and eliminate metabolic wastes in urine. If we do not
drink enough water, the blood will be concentrated and the blood flow to the
kidney will not be adequate, thus the function of eliminating toxins in from
blood will be impaired.
3. Taking
too much salt: 95% sodium we consume through food is metabolized by the
kidneys. Exceeding the salt intake will make the kidneys work harder to excrete
the excess salt and can lead to decreased kidney function. This excess sodium
will cause water retention, causing edema. Edema usually elevates blood
pressure and increases the risk of developing kidney disease. The daily salt
intake should be controlled within 6g per day.
4. Not
treating common infections quickly and properly: Common infections, such as
pharyngitis, tonsillitis, common cold etc, usually triggers or aggravates
kidney damage. They do this by causing an acute attack of acute
glomerulonephritis or chronic nephritis. So, you will see that people who get
kidney disease for the first time or whose illness condition becomes worse
usually present in hospitals with a history of cold or sore throat. If
after having cold, symptoms like blood in urine, swelling, headache, nausea,
vomiting, fatigue, poor appetite appear, you should consult your doctor
immediately, to assess your kidney functions, and start treatment if
compromised.
5. Eating
too much meat: Eating too much meat and protein can increase the metabolic load
of the kidney. For those suffering from proteinuria, meat consumption too may
aggravate protein leakage, worsening renal pathological lesion.
It is suggested that protein intake should be 0.8g/kg per day. This means that a person with 50 kg should consume 40g of protein per day. Meat consumption per day should be limited within 300g.
It is suggested that protein intake should be 0.8g/kg per day. This means that a person with 50 kg should consume 40g of protein per day. Meat consumption per day should be limited within 300g.
6. Not
eating enough:This is equally as dangerous as eating too much, both of them
will lead damages to your digestive organs where is full of mucosal tissues.
Mucosal tissues relates closely to your immune system. This is why many kidney
failure patients are diagnosed with “autoimmune kidney damages”.
7.
Painkiller abuse: The use of analgesics for a prolonged duration may reduce the
flow blood and greatly affect kidney function. In addition, patients with
analgesic-induced renal failure are more likely to suffer from bladder
cancer. Use analgesics only when it’s absolutely necessary, learn to rest
instead of taking to the bottles. If you have been on pain killers for a long
term, it’s about time you had a test to access you renal function done.
8. Missing
your drugs:Hypertension and diabetes have been shown to precipitate or
accelerate kidney damage, so if you are diagnosed as having any of these
disease don’t live your life in denial, USE YOUR DRUGS. This will
ultimately help control your condition while also helping to preserve your
kidneys.
9.
Drinking too much alcohol: Drinking alcohol without limitation may cause the
deposition of uric acid in renal tubules, causing tubular obstruction and
increasing risks of kidney failure.
10. Not
resting enough:In our society, hypertension as a severe threat to life is
largely due to stress. A common symptom of stress is insomnia. Blood pressure
may increase by an average of 2-5mg/Hg because of insomnia. Chronically
elevated blood pressure can cause damage to kidney capillaries giving rise to
kidney problems. Thus, we need to develop a good attitude to life and strike a
good balance between work and rest to protect your kidneys and live a healthy
life.
The kidney Transplant Procedure takes approximately 2 to 3 hours and is performed under general anaesthesia. The diseased kidney is usually left in place, while the new kidney is placed either in the left or right groin. The major artery and vein are connected to the new kidney. Catheters are placed to drain both the bladder and the new kidney and may remain in place for approximately a week.
Production of urine commences almost immediately for about two thirds of kidney transplant patients. For about one third of kidney transplant patients, the new kidney may commence production of urine only after several weeks. In the days following the surgery, blood tests are done to assess the performance of the kidneys. Ultrasound tests are also done to verify that blood flow is adequate to the kidney and that urine is draining properly into the bladder. The nephrologist will also keep track of signs of rejection of the new kidney by the patient's body.
Recovery after Kidney Transplant Surgery
Following kidney transplant surgery in India, the patient would normally need to stay in hospital for about a week to 10 days after the procedure. The kidney donor is normally
discharged from the hospital four to five days after the surgery. As the patient's immune systems are suppressed to reduce the chances of rejection of the new kidney, the patient is also susceptible to infections on account of lowered body defences. For this reason, the patient is kept in a carefully controlled environment which minimises exposure to infections.
After discharge from hospital, for the next couple of weeks, the patient will need to visit the hospital regularly for blood checks to monitor the performance of the kidney. The level of immune suppression drugs will also be monitored.
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