How to Prevent Kidney Disease: 10 Tips That Could Save Your Life!
Summary
TLDRDr. Freda, a board-certified nephrologist, shares 10 essential tips to prevent kidney disease, emphasizing the importance of family history awareness, regular checkups, hydration, and limiting certain medications. She advises against smoking, promotes a healthy diet and exercise, and stresses the need to control blood pressure and manage blood sugar levels to maintain kidney health. Dr. Freda encourages proactive lifestyle changes and early detection to avoid preventable kidney issues.
Takeaways
- 👩⚕️ Know your family history: Being aware of kidney diseases in your family can help you be proactive about prevention and early detection.
- 🏥 Get regular checkups: Routine medical examinations can screen for kidney disease, especially important as early signs are often absent.
- 💧 Stay well hydrated: Dehydration can lead to kidney failure, so drinking plenty of water helps flush out toxins and waste.
- 💊 Limit NSAID use: Excessive use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause kidney damage; use as directed and stay hydrated.
- 🚭 Avoid smoking and limit alcohol: Both smoking and heavy alcohol consumption increase the risk of kidney disease.
- 🏃 Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet: Regular physical activity and a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins support kidney health.
- 🌡️ Control your blood pressure: High blood pressure is a leading cause of kidney failure, so work with healthcare providers to maintain normal levels.
- 🧘 Reduce stress: High stress levels can worsen blood pressure and lead to kidney disease; find ways to manage stress effectively.
- 🍽️ Maintain normal cholesterol levels: Elevated cholesterol can cause blockages in kidney arteries, leading to kidney disease.
- 🍬 Maintain normal blood sugar levels: Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, so managing blood sugar levels is crucial for kidney health.
Q & A
What does being a board-certified nephrologist mean?
-Being a board-certified nephrologist means that Dr. Freda is a kidney specialist who has met specific education, training, and examination requirements to be recognized as an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases.
Why is it important to know your family history in relation to kidney disease?
-Knowing your family history is important because many kidney diseases run in families. Being aware of this can prompt individuals to be more proactive about getting screened and taking preventive measures if they are at a higher risk due to genetic predispositions.
What are some of the early warning signs and symptoms of kidney problems that Dr. Freda mentions should be watched for?
-The script does not provide specific early warning signs and symptoms of kidney problems, but it emphasizes that the most common symptom of early kidney disease is often the absence of symptoms, which is why regular checkups are crucial.
How does dehydration contribute to kidney failure?
-Dehydration can lead to kidney failure because it prevents the kidneys from flushing out excess toxins and waste products effectively. Adequate hydration is essential for the kidneys to function properly.
What is the role of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in causing kidney disease?
-NSAIDs, when used excessively, can lead to kidney disease. They can worsen kidney function, especially in individuals who already have kidney issues or are at risk due to other health conditions.
Why is it advised to avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption to prevent kidney disease?
-Smoking can damage blood vessels and decrease blood flow to the kidneys, increasing the risk of kidney disease. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to hypertension and other conditions that may result in kidney failure.
What are some lifestyle changes that can help improve kidney function?
-Regular exercise, maintaining a healthy diet, staying well-hydrated, controlling blood pressure, reducing stress, and maintaining normal cholesterol and blood sugar levels are all lifestyle changes that can help improve kidney function and prevent kidney disease.
How does stress impact kidney health?
-High stress levels can cause cortisol and adrenaline to surge, leading to tightened blood vessels and increased blood pressure. This can exacerbate hypertension, which is a risk factor for kidney disease.
What is the significance of maintaining normal cholesterol levels in kidney health?
-Maintaining normal cholesterol levels is important because high cholesterol can lead to plaques or blockages in the arteries, including the kidney arteries, which can decrease blood flow to the kidneys and cause kidney disease.
How does diabetes relate to kidney disease, and why is it important to manage it?
-Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure. Managing diabetes and maintaining normal blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1c are crucial in preventing the progression of kidney disease.
What steps can be taken to prioritize prevention of kidney disease according to Dr. Freda?
-Dr. Freda advises getting regular checkups, understanding family history, making lifestyle modifications, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, managing blood sugar, reducing stress, and educating oneself and others about kidney disease prevention.
Outlines
👩⚕️ Introduction to Preventing Kidney Disease
Dr. Freda, a board-certified nephrologist, introduces the topic of kidney disease prevention and emphasizes the importance of early detection and prevention. She mentions that over 30 million Americans have kidney disease, often without knowing it, and highlights the role of diabetes and high blood pressure as leading causes. Dr. Freda also points out that many other causes of kidney disease are preventable through lifestyle choices. She offers a one-on-one consultation service for health concerns and encourages viewers to subscribe and engage with her channel for new content on kidney health.
💡 Proactive Steps to Prevent Kidney Disease
Dr. Freda provides a comprehensive list of 10 tips to prevent kidney disease, starting with understanding family history's impact on kidney health and the importance of regular checkups for early detection. She discusses the risks associated with dehydration and excessive use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and advises against smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. The doctor also stresses the importance of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight to improve cardiovascular health and support kidney function. Additionally, she covers the significance of controlling blood pressure and managing stress to prevent kidney disease.
🌟 Lifestyle and Health Management for Kidney Health
Continuing with her tips, Dr. Freda explains the importance of maintaining normal cholesterol and blood sugar levels to prevent kidney disease. She advises on the benefits of exercise, a healthy diet, and avoiding foods high in saturated fats to manage cholesterol. For blood sugar control, she emphasizes the need to prevent or manage diabetes effectively, as it is the leading cause of kidney failure. Dr. Freda encourages viewers to prioritize prevention, commit to awareness, and take action by making lifestyle modifications and seeking regular medical checkups. She concludes by offering a free resource to help reduce stress and promote overall health.
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Keywords
💡Nephrologist
💡Kidney Disease
💡Diabetes
💡High Blood Pressure
💡Dehydration
💡Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
💡Smoking
💡Alcohol Consumption
💡Exercise
💡Blood Pressure Control
💡Stress Reduction
💡Cholesterol Levels
💡Blood Sugar Levels
Highlights
Dr. Freda is a board-certified nephrologist specializing in kidney care.
Over 30 million Americans have kidney disease, often undiagnosed.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are leading and preventable causes of kidney disease.
Dehydration and overuse of certain medications can lead to kidney failure.
Lifestyle choices significantly impact the risk of developing kidney disease.
10 actionable tips are provided to prevent kidney disease.
Knowing your family history can be crucial for early detection and prevention.
Regular checkups are essential for early identification of kidney issues.
Staying well-hydrated helps flush out toxins and prevent kidney failure.
Limiting the use of NSAIDs can prevent kidney damage.
Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption increase the risk of kidney disease.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet improve overall cardiovascular health and kidney function.
Controlling blood pressure is critical to prevent kidney disease.
Reducing stress can help prevent hypertension and kidney disease.
Maintaining normal cholesterol levels is important for kidney health.
Managing blood sugar levels is key to preventing diabetes-related kidney disease.
Dr. Freda emphasizes the importance of prevention and lifestyle modifications.
Education and awareness are vital in preventing kidney disease.
Dr. Freda offers a free resource for reducing stress and promoting overall health.
Transcripts
I'm Dr Freda and today we're talking
about how to prevent kidney disease 10
tips that could save your life I'm a
board-certified nephologist which means
I'm a kidney specialist taking care of
kidney patients is what I do Daye in and
day out one of the toughest things about
my job is when I have a patient with
kidney failure and I'm starting that
patient on dialysis for reasons I know
could have been prevented
over 30 million Americans have kidney
disease and most don't even know it one
in three is at risk and yes many of the
causes of kidney disease are preventable
we know that diabetes and high blood
pressure are the leading causes of
kidney disease and these are two
illnesses that are potentially
preventable and certainly manageable but
then there's a list longer than my arm
of other causes for example did you know
that dehydration could lead to kidney
failure or taking excessive amounts of
certain pain
medications many of the lifestyle
choices you make can lead to kidney
disease preventable Life Choices so
today let's be proactive let's have a
conversation on how to prevent kidney
disease I'm giving you 10 tips that
could save your
life keep watching would you like to
have a one-on-one conversation with me
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specifically or other medical concerns
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attention as we discuss your specific
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Service where you can get my direct
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content all right let's get started 10
tips on how to prevent kidney disease
number one know your family history
something that I have learned over the
years as a kidney doctor is that our
secrets make us sick many of the kidney
diseases that people have actually run
in families and if you know that you
have a family history then you'll be
more likely to be proactive you'll go to
the doctor you'll be screened to find
out if you have signs of kidney disease
if you have protein in your urine if you
have high blood pressure also some of
the diseases that run in our families
can be preventable or at least
manageable for example if diabetes runs
in your family well we know that
maintaining a healthy weight can help to
prevent diabetes having a low carb diet
can help to prevent diabetes if high
blood pressure runs in your family you
know that there are certain things that
you can do to manage your high blood
pressure to prevent kidney disease and
then there are other genetic causes such
as
adpkd autosomal dominant polycystic
kidney disease and this is something
that if you know early on about it there
are things we can do to slow down the
progression and so a lot of people have
the attitude of what happens in my house
stays in my house but again our secrets
make us sick talk to your family be
proactive and know your family history
number two get regular checkups it is so
important that you see your physician or
health care provider on a regular basis
you know why because when you get your
routine histories and physicals your
doctor is actually screening you for
kidney disease I have so many patients
who have developed kidney failure and
they're shocked and they say you know I
never had any problems with my kidneys I
always made good urine I didn't have any
symptoms well guess what the most common
symptom of early kidney disease is
nothing you can be asymptomatic but if
you get regular checkups then your
doctor can do certain blood work certain
urine work they can find out certain
things in your history that will let
them know that you have a potential to
develop kidney disease and guess what
you can prevent it so be proactive get
regular checkups and be sure to watch my
video on seven early warning signs and
symptoms of kidney problems after you
finish watching this video number three
stay well hydrated now this is a little
known fact but dehydration is actually a
cause of kidney failure I have had to
dialy countless numbers of patients just
from severe dehydration so make sure
that you drink plenty of water you stay
well hydrated consult with your
physician to find out how much hydration
is appropriate for you but by drinking
that water you help your kidneys to
flush out excess toxins excess waste
products
number four limit insid use
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
such as ibuprofen Motrin Advil Alie
neoen celibre Maloy cam these
medications if used in excess can
certainly lead to kidney disease and
even if they're not used in excess if
you're someone who already has kidney
disease or if your kidneys are
vulnerable to kidney disease then
insides can actually make that kidney
disease worse now certainly sades have
their place they are wonderful
anti-inflammatory drugs but you need to
consult with your physician to find out
if insides are safe for you and if they
are make sure you use them as directed
and that you are well hydrated when
taking the insides I have had many
patients whom I have had to dialy due to
insid nephropathy or kidney disease
caused by excess insid use just because
a medication is over the counter does
not mean that it is safe for you consult
with your physician and limit insid use
to prevent kidney disease number five
avoid smoking and limit alcohol
consumption when it comes to smoking
cigarettes if you look at multiple
diseases you'll find smoking on the list
of risk factors smoking can increase
your risk for lung cancer for COPD for
empyema for skin cancer for heart
disease for cervical cancer and yes
smoking can increase your risk for
kidney disease what smoking does is that
it Alters your blood vessels it damages
them and it can decrease the vascular
flow to your kidneys so you definitely
want to avoid smoking cigarettes
drinking alcohol in excess can also
increase your risk for kidney disease
when you have a high alcohol consumption
it can lead to hypertension and other
disease processes which can ultimately
lead to kidney failure number six
exercise regularly and maintain a
healthy diet now this may seem like
obvious advice but you would be amazed
to know at how many patients over the
years I have watched improve their
kidney function just by taking this
advice when you put in regular physical
activity and you maintain a healthy diet
this helps you to also maintain a
healthy weight and to improve your
overall cardiovascular health which of
course is great for your kidneys you
want to make sure that you follow the
advice of the American American Heart
Association which recommends that you
exercise at least 150 minutes per week
with moderate exercise so that works out
to be about 30 minutes of exercise five
times a week make sure you consult with
your physician and you want to eat foods
that help to repair the kidneys you want
to avoid foods that are high and
saturated fats avoid high sodium foods
avoid Ultra processed foods you want to
eat lots of fruits and vegetables you
want to eat foods that have whole grains
and lean proteins be sure to watch my
video on nine surprising foods that help
to repair your kidneys after you finish
watching this video number seven control
your blood pressure now this is a big
one since we know that high blood
pressure is the second leading cause of
kidney failure you want to work with
your physician and your health care
provider to make sure that you're
monitoring your blood pressure properly
and that you're doing everything to
maintain a normal blood pressure you
want to do so with proper diet proper
exercise proper lifestyle changes and
medications when necessary now here's
something that's really key a lot of
patients will come into my office and
they'll be like Doc I want to do this
holistically I don't want any
medications but here's the thing if you
walk into my office and your blood
pressure is 185 over 110 well then more
likely than not I'm going to start a
blood pressure medication because I
don't want to wait three months or six
months for all the lifestyle changes to
kick in because in the meanwhile you'll
be at a very high risk of having kidney
disease or worsening kidney failure and
so often times we have to have an
integrated approach okay we will
implement the lifestyle changes and when
necessary start medications because
guess what as the lifestyle
modifications kick in and the blood
pressure lowers due to Natural measures
then we can peel back the medications as
needed again make sure you consult with
your physician and you control your
blood pressure in order to prevent
kidney disease number eight reduce your
stress I know that sounds easier said
than done because we all have stress in
our lives and some stressors are
difficult to control but having a stress
reduced life really is a matter of life
or death because when you have high
stress levels this causes your cortisol
to Surge it causes your adrenaline to
Surge and these things cause your blood
vessels to tighten and it worsens your
blood pressure
and we know that having a worsened blood
pressure or hypertension can lead to
kidney disease so reducing your stress
can help to prevent kidney disease I
tell you what I have a freebie for you
that will help you to reduce your stress
and to stay healthy overall 10 healthy
habits for a better you and a better
life click the link in the description
to download this free pdf number nine
maintain normal cholesterol levels if
you have elevated cholesterol or
dyslipidemia this can lead to plaques in
your arteries or blockages specifically
in your kidney arteries which can
decrease the blood flow to your kidneys
and cause kidney disease so you want to
make sure you have low bad cholesterol
so that's a low LDL low triglycerides
and you can do so by making sure that
you exercise maintain a healthy weight
and avoid eating foods that are loaded
with saturated fats you also want to be
sure that you know your family history
to make sure that you don't have
something called familial hyper
cholesterolemia in your family which can
predispose you to high cholesterol
number 10 maintain normal blood sugar
levels this is so important you want to
make sure you have normal glucose and
you try to avoid having diabetes or
certainly manage diabetes if you have it
we know that diabetes is the number one
cause of kidney failure so maintaining
those normal blood sugar levels and
having a normal hemoglobin A1c is is
going to be key in preventing the
progression of kidney disease you want
to avoid added sugar you want to avoid
Ultra processed foods you want to make
sure that you maintain a healthy weight
and you certainly want to follow up with
your physician in a regular fashion to
maintain normal blood sugar levels these
tips that I have just shared with you on
how to prevent kidney disease are based
on my life experience as a board
certified nephologist a kidney
specialist I'm telling you what I know
not what I've heard and so I want you to
understand that it starts with you so I
want you to prioritize prevention don't
wait until you get symptoms of kidney
disease or wait until your doctor tells
you oh it looks like you have kidney
failure I want you to go and get your
checkups in a regular fashion and make
sure that you catch anything early on
and more importantly that you do the
right lifestyle modifications so that
you can prevent kidney disease I also
want you to commit to awareness make
sure that you educate yourself on ways
to prevent kidney disease and educate
others starting with this video be sure
to share this video If you share this
video with others I guarantee that you
will help someone to prevent kidney
disease most importantly take action
start now by doing the exercise using
food as medicine listening to a
physician you trust start small take
baby steps and give yourself Grace I
thank you for watching I appreciate your
support and I want you to do your best
to live your healthiest happiest
life I'm Dr Freda
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