{"id":35046,"date":"2022-12-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=35046"},"modified":"2026-01-29T12:03:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T06:33:20","slug":"kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Kidney Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Kidneys are the filter organs of the human body. Two bean-shaped organs, one located on each side of the spine just above the waist, are responsible for filtering out body waste. For this, it filters the blood and separates toxins, waste and excess water. The filtered-out materials are eliminated from the body in the form of urine. But the onset of <strong>kidney disease<\/strong> slows down the excretion process. If not managed well, the condition can progress into kidney failure. Let us understand kidney disease and the early signs of kidney failure.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#What_is_a_Kidney_Disease\" >What is a Kidney Disease?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Causes_of_Kidney_Disease\" >Causes of Kidney Disease<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Causes_of_Acute_Kidney_Disease\" >Causes of Acute Kidney Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Causes_of_Chronic_Kidney_Disease\" >Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Risk_Factor_for_Kidney_Disease\" >Risk Factor for Kidney Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Signs_of_Kidney_Problem\" >Signs of Kidney Problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Kidney_Disease_Diagnosis\" >Kidney Disease Diagnosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Stages_of_Kidney_Disease\" >Stages of Kidney Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Kidney_Disease_Treatment\" >Kidney Disease Treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#1_Dialysis\" >1. Dialysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#2_Kidney_Transplant\" >2. Kidney Transplant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Kidney_Disease_Complications\" >Kidney Disease Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Health_Tips_to_Maintain_Kidney_Health\" >Health Tips to Maintain Kidney Health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#1_Follow_a_Low_Blood_Pressure_Diet_Plan\" >1. Follow a Low Blood Pressure Diet Plan\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#2_Remain_Physically_Active\" >2. Remain Physically Active<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#3_Avoid_Substance_Abuse\" >3. Avoid Substance Abuse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/kidney-disease-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>What is a Kidney Disease?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When the kidneys fail to perform optimally, it marks the onset of kidney disease. Kidney dysfunction can be slow and progressive, leading to chronic kidney disease or sudden and fast, as in acute kidney disease. Under both circumstances, the kidneys fail to filter out excess water and waste from the blood. As the toxic waste is not excreted and circulates within the body, it poses serious health complications and is potentially life-threatening.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Kidney Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Depending upon the type of kidney disease \u2013 acute kidney disease or chronic kidney disease, the causes of kidney disease vary. These are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Acute_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Acute Kidney Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Impaired blood supply to the kidneys<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Direct injury to the kidneys<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Urine backing up in the kidneys<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>These situations emerge when:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>You suffer a traumatic injury with acute blood loss<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You suffer from chronic dehydration, which leads to break down of muscle tissue<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You suffer from a severe infection\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>There is an enlarged prostate or kidney, a stone that obstructs urine flow.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You are addicted to a certain category of drugs that directly damage the kidneys.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You had complications during pregnancy such as eclampsia and preeclampsia<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You suffer from autoimmune diseases\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>You suffer from chronic heart disease or liver infection<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Chronic_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A kidney disease that lasts for at least three months or longer is classed as chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease does not have clear symptoms at its onset. As the condition slowly progresses, the signs of kidney problem become evident. The causes of chronic kidney disease are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>High blood sugar levels<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Autoimmune diseases like lupus<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Viral infections like HIV AIDS, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Pyelonephritis, a type of urinary tract infection\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Inflammation in the kidneys due to infection<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Polycystic kidney disease<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Birth defect<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Drug abuse<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Factor_for_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Risk Factor for Kidney Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While kidney disease can affect anyone, certain people are at higher risk of developing the disease. These are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>People with a family history<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Elderly people<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Obese people<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>People suffering from chronic heart disease<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>People who sustained kidney damage<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Dark skinned people<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_of_Kidney_Problem\"><\/span><strong>Signs of Kidney Problem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As chronic kidney disease is a slow and progressive condition, its symptoms surface gradually. The symptoms do not overpower health until the disease is advanced. On the other hand, acute kidney damage symptoms are instantly visible. In either case, the signs of kidney problem are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>High blood pressure<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Reduced urine output\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Increased urine output, especially at night<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Dark coloured urine<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Vomiting<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Loss of appetite<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Metallic taste in the mouth<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Weakness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Reduced mental alertness<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Sleep issues<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Muscle cramps<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Swollen feet and ankles<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Itchy skin<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In advanced stages of kidney disease, chest pain and shortness of breath are evident symptoms due to fluid build-up around the heart lining and lungs, respectively.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Disease_Diagnosis\"><\/span><strong>Kidney Disease Diagnosis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The first step to kidney disease diagnosis is self-assessment. Once you notice signs of kidney problem, consult a doctor. Your doctor will ask questions about medical and family history and conduct a physical examination. A series of investigative tests will also be prescribed. These include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Blood tests that quantify the waste products in the blood<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Urine analyses help detect the level of toxins in the urine. The presence of albumin, a protein produced by the liver, in the urine indicates kidney disease.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Imaging tests like ultrasound to check the size, shape and condition of the kidneys<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Kidney biopsy to assess the cause of <strong>kidney pro<\/strong>b<strong>lem<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stages_of_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><strong>Stages of Kidney Disease<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) helps ascertain the extent of kidney problems. This is done by evaluating the levels of creatinine in the blood. This helps determine the stage of kidney disease.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chronic <strong>kidney disease<\/strong> can be divided into four stages:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Stage 1 <\/strong>\u2013 The GFR rate is slightly abnormal, and the physical examination shows evidence of kidney damage.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Stage 2<\/strong> \u2013 While the GFR rate is slightly abnormal, the imaging scans show additional signs of kidney damage.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Stage 3<\/strong> \u2013 The GFR rate is significantly below normal, indicating kidney dysfunction. However, most people in Stage 3 will not have evident symptoms like swelling, fluid retention, dark urine, etc.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Stage 4<\/strong> \u2013 This is marked as a severe condition with kidney disease symptoms that are widely evident.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Stage 5<\/strong> \u2013 This is the end-stage condition signaling kidney failure. As the organ fails to function, the condition turns life-threatening.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Disease_Treatment\"><\/span><strong>Kidney Disease Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A kidney disease treatment plan depends upon the stage of the kidney disease. For diagnosis in stages 1-3, kidney disease treatment typically revolves around treating symptoms and managing side effects. This is particularly done with the help of diet alteration and medicines. These include:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Treating high blood pressure<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Correcting anaemia<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Maintaining phosphate balance<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Treating skin itching<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Correcting vitamin D deficiency<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Reducing fluid retention<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Symptom-specific kidney disease treatment can help the kidneys heal and recover gradually. Complete recovery is possible in cases of acute kidney disease. Once the cause of the kidney problem is addressed, the kidneys begin to function normally. However, for chronic kidney disease, the damage is permanent. For patients in stages 4 and 5 of kidney disease, the treatment methods include:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dialysis\"><\/span><strong>1. Dialysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is an assisted therapy that helps filter the blood and eliminate the extra fluid and waste. It is of two types:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Haemodialysis is done with the help of a machine. As the blood passes through the machine, waste, salts and excess fluids from the body are removed.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Peritoneal dialysis involves inserting a catheter, a thin tube, into the abdomen. A solution is pressed into the tube that absorbs waste and excess fluids<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kidney_Transplant\"><\/span><strong>2. Kidney Transplant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is a surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged kidney with a healthy one received from a living or deceased donor. The procedure is complicated and intricate and requires thorough evaluation to ensure that the organ is not rejected after transplantation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_Disease_Complications\"><\/span><strong>Kidney Disease Complications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Chronic or acute <strong>kidney disease<\/strong> can slowly progress to <strong>kidney failure.<\/strong>\u00a0 The condition is life-threatening, and the associated complications are:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Anaemia<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Fluid retention<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Gout troubles<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Heart ailments<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Hyperkalemia is a condition marked by excessively high potassium levels in the blood<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Metabolic acidosis, increased acid buildup in the body<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Osteomalacia, resulting in weak and brittle bones<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Pericarditis is inflammation around the heart<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Secondary hyperthyroidism, imbalance of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus levels<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Tips_to_Maintain_Kidney_Health\"><\/span><strong>Health Tips to Maintain Kidney Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Kidney health<\/strong> can be improved by following good dietary habits and a healthy lifestyle. Here\u2019s how you can reduce your risk of developing <strong>kidney disease:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Follow_a_Low_Blood_Pressure_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><strong>1. Follow a Low Blood Pressure Diet Plan\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A low blood pressure diet not just helps the heart; it is a magic potion for the kidneys too. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, lean meat and fish. Avoid a diet that is high in salt, sugar and fats. Make sure you drink 8-10 glasses of water every day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Remain_Physically_Active\"><\/span><strong>2. Remain Physically Active<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A physically active lifestyle is crucial for physical and mental well-being. Getting enough exercise every day helps maintain blood pressure, control sugar levels and keeps weight in check; all parameters that are important for avoiding <strong>kidney disease.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Avoid_Substance_Abuse\"><\/span><strong>3. Avoid Substance Abuse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Excessive alcohol consumption, habitual smoking, and long-term exposure to heavy metals contribute to kidney disease. Avoid substance abuse to promote <strong>kidney health.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Kidney disease is a widespread condition but people do not realise it until the symptoms become evident. Kidney disease can be of two types \u2013 chronic or acute. Chronic kidney disease is slow and progressive, while acute kidney disease is sudden and fast. Kidney disease progresses through five stages, Stage 5 being the end-stage condition signalling kidney failure. The condition can be managed through proper diet, active lifestyle and medicines. Kidney disease treatment in the latter stages of the condition will require dialysis. A kidney transplant is the last resort, as kidney failure is potentially life-threatening.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kidneys are the filter organs of the human body. Two bean-shaped organs, one located on each side of the spine just above the waist, are responsible for filtering out body waste. For this, it filters the blood and separates toxins, waste and excess water. 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