[Health]Kidney aging from 30 years of age began to decline

Kidney aging from 30 years of age began to decline in renal function, want to take care of the kidney 3 things do not do

As long as more water, you can often keep your kidneys healthy? Does not have special symptom, mean the kidney should be very healthy? The kidney is the vital organ of human metabolism. To maintain the kidney, you should know this information.



Let 's CHECK!

Your kidneys. Are they getting old?



□ Take patent medicine often when you are not feeling well

□ Quench your thirst often with sugary drinks

□ Likes eating potato chips, candied fruit and other snacks

□ I like cured meat, canned food and other preserved foods

□ Love watermelon, mango, litchi and other sweet fruits



ANSWER

If the above 1-5 are small habits that can easily cause kidney burden, it is recommended to pay attention to the kidney function during the examination, and take the opportunity to consult a professional doctor!



Why are kidneys old?

What are the effects of kidney aging? Dr. He Lijun of the Kidney Department of Yida Hospital said that the proportion of kidney washing population in Taiwan is quite high, we should learn more about the factors of kidney aging and the possible effects of aging.



Structure and function of kidney



The unit of the kidney is called the nephron, and each nephron contains a glomerulus and the tubules that extend behind it. According to the Taiwan Society of Nephrology, the kidney has four major functions:



Function 1: Remove and excrete waste

Waste products from cell metabolism are excreted through various channels, and some of the waste products in the blood are excreted in urine by the kidneys.



Function 2: Adjust water and blood pressure

Your kidneys drain excess water from your body. If you don't have enough water in your body, your kidneys keep as much water as possible to stabilize your blood pressure. And the endocrine hormone produced by the kidney also has the function of regulating blood pressure.



Function 3: Maintain electrolyte balance

The function of the kidneys also includes maintaining electrolyte balance in the body. For example, when the kidneys expel too much potassium, it will lead to hypokalemia, which makes the body weak and muscles sore.



Function 4: Production of endocrine hormones

The kidneys release hormones to control blood pressure and produce red blood cells. They also activate vitamin D, which helps maintain bone density and promote new bone formation.