Last updated: February 25, 2023, 4:31 PM IST
Women are more prone to kidney infections than men.
Urologist Dr. Amarendra Pathak says kidney infections are the most common these days.
The kidney is one of the most important organs of our body, its main function is to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body through urine. This process is necessary to maintain the healthy functioning of the body. Paying attention to the health of your kidneys can prevent many serious diseases. Sometimes few substances accumulate in the kidney and cannot pass through the urine, leading to the problem of kidney stones. Today we inform you about how to keep the kidneys healthy.
According to dr. Amrendra Pathak (Senior Consultant, Department of Urology, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi), the problem of kidney infections and kidney stones is the most common problem. When people consume more calcium-rich foods and don’t drink enough water, calcium builds up in the kidneys and forms stones. The problem of kidney infection is rising due to many other reasons. Kidney infection can occur when a person suffers from obesity, diabetes and blood pressure problems. Women are more prone to kidney infections than men. This problem is called pyelonephritis.
Does drinking more water cleanse the kidneys?
Dr. Amarendra Pathak says patients with kidney stones are advised to drink more water so that the stone can pass through the urine. He further suggests that people should drink 2 to 2.5 liters of water per day and in the summer that can increase to 3 litres. The health expert says that when a person drinks less water for a long time, he may suffer from kidney stones or other kidney-related problems. To keep the kidneys healthy, supplements should only be taken after consulting a doctor.
How to cleanse the kidneys
– Drink plenty of water regularly
– Reduce the intake of non-vegetarian foods
– Eat dairy products in limit
– Control blood pressure, sugar and weight
– Take a nutritious diet
– Choose foods and healthy drinks that support kidney health
– Do physical activities and exercise
– Have regular routine health checks performed
Key points
To cleanse your kidneys and prevent kidney problems, you need to eat and drink healthy. The simple home remedies mentioned above can better support kidney health. If you are taking supplements, always consult your doctor first. If you have a history of kidney problems, you should consult your health professional and go for routine checkups.
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