People with high BP and diabetes should pay attention, this silent disease increases gradually, timely identification is important…

New Delhi:-:Kidney disease progresses slowly, hence it is often called a silent disease. Especially people who have high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of kidney damage. But the problem is that most people come to know about it when the disease has progressed considerably.

How does high blood pressure damage the kidneys?
There are very fine blood vessels in our kidneys, which filter dirt and excess water from the body. When blood pressure remains high for a long time, these tubes gradually start getting damaged. This reduces the cleansing power of the kidneys. The biggest problem is that this damage happens gradually, so no special symptoms are visible in the beginning.

Effect of diabetes on kidneys
In diabetes, the sugar level in the blood remains high, which increases the pressure on the kidneys. The kidneys have to work harder and gradually their filters (glomeruli) start deteriorating. This condition is called Diabetic Nephropathy, which can eventually lead to kidney failure.

Why are initial symptoms not visible?
The special thing about kidney is that it covers the damage for a long time. Meaning, even if some part of it gets damaged, the remaining part takes care of the work. For this reason no pain or discomfort is felt in the beginning. Many times, even after 40% kidney damage, no symptoms are seen.

late signs
When the disease progresses, some symptoms start appearing, such as-

swelling in feet, ankles, or hands
getting tired quickly
frequent urination at night
body itching
trouble concentrating
But these symptoms are so common that people ignore them.

Why is timely checkup important?
If you have high BP or diabetes, regular checkups are very important. Doctors usually recommend getting a blood test and urine test done. With this, the condition of the kidneys can be detected early and treatment can be started in time.

How to keep kidneys safe?
Keep blood pressure and sugar under control
eat less salt
have a healthy diet
do some exercise every day
Do not overuse pain medicines
Keep getting checkups done from time to time

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