Post Date December, 02 2023
1. Abuse of analgesics:
Long term or high-dose use of some anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as painkillers, indomethacin, paracetamol, aspirin, etc., can easily cause kidney damage.
2. Excessive consumption of certain Chinese herbal medicines:
In recent years, it has been found that taking some Chinese herbal medicines (including traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations) can cause renal function damage. Chinese herbal medicines that can "harm the kidneys" include Tripterygium wilfordii, Guanmu Tong, morning glory, Xanthium sibiricum, poppy shell, raw Aconitum multiflorum, Shijunzi, Qingmu Xiang, Guangfangji, etc. Among them, Tripterygium wilfordii caused the most kidney damage, followed by Guanmu Tong. The reason why Guan Mutong injured the kidney is because it contains the nephrotoxic substance aristolochic acid.
3. Overeating:
The food intake ultimately produces waste such as uric acid and urea nitrogen. Most of these wastes are excreted through the kidneys, and excessive diet will undoubtedly increase the burden on the kidneys.
4. Frequent holding of urine:
Urine in the bladder for too long can easily breed bacteria, which can retrograde through the ureter to the kidneys, leading to urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis. Once this type of infection recurs, it can cause chronic infection and is difficult to cure. Patients may not only experience symptoms such as low back pain, frequent urination, and urgency, but may also develop into acute uremia.
5. Drinking too little:
If you don't drink water for a long time, your urine output will decrease, and the concentration of waste and toxins carried in your urine will increase. Common kidney stones and hydronephrosis in clinical practice are closely related to prolonged periods of non drinking water.
6. Excessive drinking of beverages:
Excessive intake of soft drinks and sports drinks can indirectly damage the kidneys. The pH in the human body is 7.2, and these beverages are generally highly acidic. After drinking, the pH in the body changes significantly. The kidney is the main organ that regulates the acidity and alkalinity of the human body. Long term excessive consumption of soft drinks and sports drinks can burden the kidneys and increase the probability of kidney damage.
7. Eating bread that is too soft:
There is a food additive potassium bromate in bread and pastries, which can provide the necessary gluten strength and elasticity for baked goods. It tastes soft and soft when eaten, but excessive consumption can damage the central nervous system, blood, and kidneys. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has listed it as a carcinogen.
8. Drinking strong tea after drinking:
Some people believe that drinking strong tea after drinking alcohol can alleviate alcoholism, but in fact, it is not only ineffective, but also harmful to the kidneys. The theophylline in tea can quickly affect the kidneys and exert diuretic effects. At this time, alcohol is excreted from the kidneys before it can be further decomposed, causing the kidneys to be stimulated by a large amount of ethanol, thereby damaging kidney function. What kind of tea do men drink to protect their liver and kidneys
9. Excessive salt:
The diet is salty, especially some snacks with too high salt content, such as eating potato chips, instant noodles, etc., will make people unconsciously absorb excessive salt, resulting in high blood pressure, kidney blood can not maintain normal flow, thus inducing kidney disease.
Reminder: The kidney is an important organ for secreting urine, excreting waste and toxins, and can regulate the concentration of electrolytes in the human body and maintain acid-base balance. If renal function is damaged or gradually declines, the excretion and regulatory function of the kidney will also decrease. When renal function damage is severe, uremia can also occur and endanger life. Although renal function gradually declines with age, some lifestyle habits or behaviors often become important reasons for renal function damage in daily life. To protect the kidneys, everyone must be alert to the following "kidney damaging" factors.
