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Proper way of taking your medication to avoid unintentional damage to your kidney

Proper way of taking your medication to avoid unintentional damage to your kidney


A lot of patients around the world are having issue with their kidneys and many patients also have final stage of chronic kidney diseases which require hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Aside from the heavy medical expenses that come with the treatment and medication, the kidney problems also have an impact on the patient’s overall health condition as well as their relatives who are taking care of them. We are certain that most of us do not want to take leave off our work or precious family time to come to the hospital for 4-5 hours once a week for hemodialysis for the rest of their lives.


An alternative solution is through surgery for kidney transplant, which also come with high expenses as well as an uncertainty for the suitable kidney donor to come at the appropriate time, if at all. Even after the transplant is completed, things do not end there, as the patients will mostly like require to take medication, which have side effects, that suppresses their immune system, things to avoids and daily medical procedures for the rest of their lives in order to accommodate their new kidney. So if we do not want to become one of the patients with kidney’s condition in the future, we should take action to take care of our kidney now while its still in good condition.


In general, chronic kidney diseases have major causes from diabetes, uncontrollable blood pressure and the use of medication or herbs that are damaging to the kidney.


How to consume medicine without kidney damage?


1. Reduce the amount of medicines that is not necessary. Reducing the intake of medication can help reduce the chemical entering the body for the kidney to process. Thus, this can help reduce the stress for the kidney.


2. Always consult doctors or pharmacist before taking any medication. These professionals know the content and effect of the medicine, as well as any complication if consume with other medicine at the same time. They can advise you on the correct dosage, period to take as well as things to be aware of.


3. If you have any queries on the set of medicine you are taking whether they are having any effect on your kidney, you can always see a doctor. You should not purchase new medication from the store on your own.


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