What care should be taken during rainy season?
Why does the risk of kidney diseases increase during monsoon?
Solution to keep kidneys clean?
Although the monsoon brings relief from the heat, this season increases the risk of infection, diseases from contaminated water and dehydration. Therefore of the kidneys Patients suffering from illness need to take special care during this period. If proper precautions are taken, kidney health can be maintained well even during monsoons. About this Dr. Jyoti Bansode, Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Specialist, Newera Hospitals, Vashi, Navi Mumbai has given detailed information.(Photo courtesy – istock)
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Rainy season brings pleasant weather, but also increases the risk of infectious diseases, contaminated food and water and seasonal diseases. Therefore, patients suffering from kidney disease need to be more alert. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), dialysis patients, kidney transplant patients or those suffering from recurrent kidney stones should strictly follow the instructions given by the doctor. Regular check-ups, proper treatment and taking necessary precautions can keep kidney health safe during monsoons.
Kidney patients are more at risk during rainy season
Many patients with kidney disease have a weakened immune system. Therefore, they are more prone to urinary tract infection (UTI), dehydration, stomach infection, leptospirosis as well as various viral infections. These infections put additional stress on the kidneys.
In addition, kidney transplant patients or those taking immunosuppressive drugs are at increased risk of urinary tract infections, pneumonia, respiratory viral illnesses such as influenza, and fungal infections. Therefore, such patients need to take special care during monsoons.
What care should be taken in rainy season?
Pay special attention to cleanliness during monsoons. Drink boiled cooled or purified water. Avoid eating unsanitary food and street food. Consume fresh, homemade and balanced diet as much as possible.
Take the medicines prescribed by the doctor regularly and do not interrupt them. Dialysis patients should not miss dialysis due to heavy rain or other reasons. Patients with kidney stones should drink enough water as advised by the doctor, while patients with chronic kidney disease should strictly follow the instructions regarding fluid intake and diet.
If symptoms such as fever, pain or burning while urinating, swelling of legs or face, decreased urine output, vomiting or diarrhea occur, consult a doctor immediately.
Avoid self-medication. Do not take pain relievers without medical advice, especially for fever or body aches, as some medications can adversely affect kidney function.
Avoid walking barefoot in mud or stagnant water. This reduces the risk of leptospirosis and fungal infections. This care is especially important for patients with diabetes.
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It is beneficial to receive influenza and pneumococcal vaccines on time as advised by the doctor. Especially patients with chronic kidney disease and kidney transplant patients should be aware of this vaccination.
Kidney related complications can be avoided during rainy season by proper diet, hygiene, regular medicines, timely check-ups and following doctor's instructions. Therefore, it is necessary for kidney patients to be more alert during monsoons and take proper care of their health.