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Beware! Failing Kidneys Aren’t The Only Thing That Cause Kidney Disease

removing fluid and waste.

Another condition that can cause kidney failure is diabetes. Diabetes occurs when there is too much glucose in your blood. Too much sugar in your bloodstream damages your kidneys’ filters. 

Inflammation of the kidneys filtering system (glomerulonephritis), when urine backs up into the kidneys (vesicoureteral reflux), lupus (lupus nephritis), genetic disorders, and Alport syndrome are all medical conditions that can also cause kidney failure over time.

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How To Prevent Kidney Failure While Living With These Diseases

In most cases, kidney failure is preventable, as long as you are monitoring your health with or without some type of medical condition, you can lower your risk of developing kidney disease.

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Maintaining a healthy weight is a key factor in preventing kidney failure and this comes with diet and exercise. Make sure you stay as active as possible and eat responsibly. Cut out processed and fatty foods, lower your sugar intake and make healthy substitutions in all the areas that you can when it comes to food. 

If you’re a smoker, try your hardest to quit and find an alternative. Make sure you manage your medical conditions properly with your doctor’s guidance.

Take over-the-counter medicine as the directions on the back say and do not take them for too long.

It’s important to know your body and the things that can happen to it, even if you are doing everything right so make sure to be mindful of your health. 

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