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Kidney Disease, quiet danger. Relating to metabolic syndrome.

Kidney Disease, quiet danger. Relating to metabolic syndrome.


Kidney disease is one of the dangerous diseases that is becoming more prevalent among patients in relation to metabolic syndrome, which is the causes of many diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, paralysis, obesity and atherosclerosis. All of these diseases have direct impact on our kidney and are the roots of kidney failure.


The cause of kidney disease


Here are seven most common cause of kidney disease:


1. Long-time patients with diabetes and high blood sugar level


2. Long-time patients with high blood pressure


3. Inflammation of kidney can lead to kidney failure


4. Obstructed gallstones or gout


5. Atherosclerosis or inflammation of blood arteries


6. Infection that cause inflammation to the kidney


7. Medication or certain chemical that is bad for the kidney


How to take care and prevent kidney disease


The methods for taking care and prevention of kidney diseases mostly consist of adjust eating habits by choosing healthier choice such as food that is high in fiber and avoiding food with high fats and carbohydrates. Drinking water, weight control and reduce smoking and alcohol consumption. Aside from this, you can check in with your doctor as often as possible for checkup on diabetes and blood pressure.





Medical Treatment for kidney disease.


There are 3 methods of medical treatment for kidney disease:


1. Using dialysis machine or hemodialysis to get rid of unwanted wastes from the body. This should be done 2-3 times a week.


2. Cleaning of the abdomen area


3. Kidney implants


Medial tidbits for kidney disease


Kidney transplant is a difficult process that require an expert medical team consisting of high skilled and specialized surgeon and doctors. Therefore, it is recommended to check in with reputable hospital that met standard and requirements for kidney transplant as the kidney can be donated by compatible donor anytime.




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