1. Keep warm in the winter
A survey found that there are more kidney function deteriorates patients in winter than other seasons. It is because the conditions including vasoconstriction, blood pressure surge, strengthen of blood coagulability and reduced urine volume due to low temperature may lead to kidney problem more easily.
2. Do not take drugs randomly
Many common painkillers and cold medications have renal toxicity, we should not take medicine without prescription.
3. Don not overeat
Excessive protein and salt intake will increase the burden of kidney, besides, sports drink contains extra electrolytes and salt, kidney patients should avoid this kind of beverage.
4. Avoid catching a cold
5. Pay attention to recurrent tonsillitis
Throat or tonsils suffer from streptococcus infection may cause kidney infection easily.
6. Don't hold back the urine
Urine retention in the bladder will encourage the growth of bacteria to infect kidney through nephric ducts.
7. Control diabetes and high blood pressure
8. Don't drink the water with unknown contents
9. Manage urinary tract calculi timely
10. Having a medical check-up regularly
Do a urine test, blood creatinine test and urea nitrogen test every six months.
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