Health insight
Keep Your Kidneys Safe
Protect kidney health with hydration, blood pressure control, sensible medicine use, and routine checks.
Your kidneys work quietly every day
The kidneys filter waste and excess fluid from the blood, help control blood pressure, and support the body’s chemical balance. Kidney disease may progress without obvious early symptoms, which makes prevention and screening important.
People with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a family history of kidney disease should discuss routine kidney checks with a doctor.
Protect kidney health
Healthy daily choices can reduce strain on the kidneys and support overall wellbeing.
- Drink water regularly unless your doctor has advised a fluid restriction.
- Keep blood pressure and blood sugar within the targets set by your doctor.
- Avoid frequent or unadvised use of painkillers and herbal products.
- Reduce excess salt and avoid smoking.
- Ask your doctor whether you need blood or urine tests for kidney function.
Symptoms that need attention
Contact a doctor for persistent swelling of the feet or face, changes in urination, blood in the urine, unusual fatigue, nausea, or unexplained shortness of breath. Seek urgent care if symptoms are severe or sudden.
This article is for general education and does not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
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