Be “Water Wise” for Healthy Kidneys

We all know that drinking sufficient water is vital to stay hydrated. Proper hydration is very important for the kidneys to function efficiently. There are many benefits of drinking water. The role of water in the human body mimics its role in nature, with its primary offerings being transportation, cleaning, and conduction. Water carries nutrients to cells, flushes our bodies of wastes, and aids digestion by forming stomach secretions. It also keeps our moisture-rich organs (skin, muscles, eyes, and nose) function well, it regulates our body temperature and metabolism and it lubricates, cushions our joints, just to name a few of its many functions.

When was the last time you thought about your kidneys?

Many of us have a wireless router located on a shelf, somewhere in their home. If you have one in your home, you don’t know precisely how the router works or what all those blinking lights mean, but you are glad it works – most of the time, you only take its nonstop, indefatigable function for granted. You know what else falls into that class? Your kidneys. It’s understandable if you don’t know what they do exactly, but at least you should acknowledge they’re important. The kidneys are in charge of many important processes that take place endlessly in your body to keep you alive. The vital processes include the regulation of water balance, the excretion of waste and acid-base balance. They regulate the levels of salt, potassium, and acid in your body as well as filter your blood to remove waste products and excess fluid. The kidneys filter about 113 to 144 liters of blood to create 0.94 to 1.8 liters of urine every day. To put it simply, every 30 minutes your kidneys filter all the blood in your body eliminating waste and excess fluid. Pretty amazing isn’t it. Your kidneys also produce hormones that regulate your blood pressure, control the production of red blood cells and promote bone health. When you are appropriately hydrated, it keeps your blood vessels in good condition so oxygen and nutrients can pass through freely to the organs that need them, including your kidneys.

Almost 10% of the world population is affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), and every year millions die as they do not have access to affordable treatment. According to a recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School in partnership with 13 medical canters all over India, 15% of Indians have some form of chronic kidney disease and one-third of the above people have advanced stages of the disease. The most startling fact is that the majority of kidney failure patients in India are much younger and affects predominantly the working population.

Forget Detox juice, the best liquid your kidney really needs is a nice, big glass of H2O.

Consumption of more water is a simple way to reduce the chances of kidney diseases. This is one of the simplest Kidney Stone Home Remedy. Most of us find this task exceptionally hard so start out slowly and listen to your body. A common "rule" often considered when it comes to water consumption is to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. According to the National Kidney Foundation, individuals who excrete 2 - 2.5 liters of urine are 50 percent less likely to form kidney stones. That urine volume is related with drinking about eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water a day. However this number varies depending on age, activity level and how much water people, are consuming in other drinks like coffee, tea, or water-rich fruit and veggies. Water is always the first line of treatment for Kidney stones. When you are exercising strenuously or when the weather is warmer, you might need to drink more than your normal intake of water as you lose a lot of fluids when you are sweating. When ever you are drinking less water, kidney will conserve more water and secrete a concentrated urine. So by common sense if your urine is high coloured, means your water consumption is inadequate. Thus when ever you void urine should be water like, colour less. So whenever you see a high colour urine simply increase your water intake

Keep your kidneys healthy by being “water-wise”, which means drinking the right amount of water and other healthy fluids. Your kidneys are amazing organs, and if you take care of them, they’ll take care of you. Now you’re prepared, with some practical knowledge to give your kidneys a break. You’re going to need them for longer than you think.

Dr. Mahendra Jain is a senior urologist and andrologist in Bangalore. He has specialized in, Andrology, Endourology, Reconstructive Urology, renal transplant, female Urology, Uro-oncology and Flexible ureteroscopy with Laser for RIRS. Dr. Jain’s expert care in urological issues can be sought at Fortis Hospitals and at Mahaveer Jain Hospital in Bangalore. He has over 3 decades of rich, qualified expertise in his field and has treated thousands of patients suffering from urological diseases in India. Dr. Jain performs a high volume of surgeries annually with two urologists under his wings. Besides, Dr. Jain has a special andrology clinic and with the support of gynaecologists caters to patients from all sub-specialties of Urology. With a team of three urologists, his renal transplant team performs live donor renal transplants, twice a week. To enquire about booking an appointment with the best urologist in Bangalore, you can simply check it up on their website which has an easy feature to book appointments.

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Authored By : Dr. Mahendra Jain