How to prevent a healthy kidney from being damaged?
– Increase in intake of water / take plenty of oral fluids. – Control diabetes and high blood pressure if you are suffering from them. – Take pain relieving medicines only when absolutely necessary and not more than the prescribed limit. – Don’t take medicines, which are not required /avoid unnecessary medication. – If you feel you have symptoms of kidney failure, consult a nephrologist immediately because kidney ailments can be cured only if treatment is done at the earliest. – Delay in getting the treatment increases the chances of the kidneys lending in irreversible damage.