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Living a healthy life will be easy if we take good care of all our body organs. A kidney is one of these organs we should always keep healthy. Functioning as a pair, our kidneys are constantly working to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the human body. Here are five ways we can keep our kidneys healthy:
Urine and kidney function tests
The best way to determine whether your kidney is functioning well is by regularly getting urine and kidney function tests. If the kidney will not be functioning well, catching any kidney damage in early stages will help curb the problem easily.
By maintaining our blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Blood pressure and blood sugar levels in our body will determine the damage done to our kidneys. Controlling the two will lead to a healthy kidney.
Avoid long term painkiller
You should always avoid intake of long term painkillers, unless by a prescribed by a doctor. Some of these painkillers cause causes kidney failures, like Ibuprofen and Naproxen for pain.
Drink plenty of water
A kidney uses water in filtration of toxins and waste products in the body. Therefore, always take in a lot of water to supplement all the body processes. Take note as long term damage done to the kidney is irreversible.