The Ministry of Health has called on everyone, of all groups, to follow the golden habits to protect the kidneys and to stay away from the factors that cause kidney failure.
The ministry explained that the golden habits of the kidneys are to exercise regularly for at least 150 minutes per week, drink enough fluids at a rate of two liters per day, eat healthy food, vegetables and fruits on a daily basis, and reduce the intake of salt, sugar and soda.
He added that ideal weight must be maintained (ideal physical mass is less than 25), be sure to check blood pressure periodically, and check blood sugar level at least once a year for people without diabetes.
He stressed to avoid smoking; It increases the deposition of oxidants that are harmful to the kidneys, causes blockage of the renal arteries and increases the incidence of kidney cancer.
The ministry has determined the need to stay away from the factors that cause kidney failure, including the excessive use of pain relievers, herbal medicines and muscle-building protein products, and to ensure that the annual examination of the kidney is done. kidney function, especially for those who have one of the risk factors such as: pressure disease, diabetes, obesity, side of the genetic factor, and the injury of a family member with kidney failure.
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