How to Maintain Healthy Kidneys

Your kidneys are responsible for excreting waste from your body. Reading this article will teach you how to maintain healthy kidneys.

Instructions

Take Care of Your Kidneys

1

Do not drink carbonated drinks in excess. Yes, they are refreshing on a hot day (water works too), but carbonated drinks (especially the dark ones) on a daily basis can erode your kidneys, laying the ground work for kidney disease. It is recommended that you either cut out all carbonated beverages or that you limit them to one drink every two or three days. You could enjoy a tall glass of lemonade instead of the fizz.

2

Do not ignore a urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary tract infections are an infection that can cause inflammation of the urinary tract. Leaving these infections untreated can cause major problems in your urinary tract that include infections of your bladder and kidneys. When caught early, UTIs can be treated with a simply antibiotic medication and a little friendly advice from your doctor. You need to contact your doctor about your infection in order to get the proper treatment.

3

Do not abuse drugs. Sometimes you may have to take over the counter or prescription drugs for pain, the common cold or other ailment. Taking these drugs as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist will keep you fine. However, if you abuse these drugs you can suffer damaging health effects including liver, brain and even kidney damage. It is recommended that you take these drugs (especially high power pain and cold medications) as directed by your doctor. If you are confused about your dosage and/or your dosage isn't enough, your doctor is the only one who can make a determination and act on this. Never take matters into your own hands.