{"id":43845,"date":"2023-09-16T10:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T04:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/?p=43845"},"modified":"2023-09-26T18:20:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T12:50:30","slug":"how-to-improve-kidney-function-to-avoid-dialysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gomedii.com\/blogs\/english\/health-a2z\/how-to-improve-kidney-function-to-avoid-dialysis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Kidney Function To Avoid Dialysis?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kidneys are the two bean-shaped organs located below the rib cage, on each side of our spine, around the size of our fists. The organ’s primary function is to remove waste products and excess liquids from our body through urine. Kidneys also maintain sodium, potassium, and acid levels in our blood. <\/span><\/p>\n

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However, specific changes in our lifestyle can disrupt the functioning of our kidneys, leading to kidney diseases in the long run. Kidney failure or chronic kidney disease is one of them, which can force us to rely on dialysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, there are specific ways by which we can improve our kidney function to lessen our dependency on dialysis. This article will discuss how to improve kidney function to avoid dialysis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is Dialysis?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Dialysis is a medical treatment used when kidneys stop working correctly to remove unwanted toxins, waste products, and excess fluids from the blood. The dialysis machine acts like an external kidney and filters out all the toxins from the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fluid is introduced into the peritoneal cavity via the catheter. As blood circulates through the vessels lining the peritoneal cavity, waste products and surplus fluid are extracted from the blood and transferred into the dialysis solution. After a few hours, the used fluid is drained into a bag and replenished with fresh fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When Is Dialysis Needed?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Dialysis is needed when a patient develops\u00a0<\/span>End-Stage Renal Disease<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(ESRD), due to which the kidney’s filtering characteristic becomes ineffective and cannot filter out toxic substances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Can We Improve Kidney Function To Avoid Dialysis?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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The average cost of dialysis is $300 to $600 per month in India. Recent studies by\u00a0<\/span>NIH<\/span><\/a>\u00a0have shown that high blood pressure and diabetes are common causes of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure. Analyzing the causes of kidney failure and working on them can help you improve your kidney function to avoid dialysis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The following are some ways to improve kidney function to avoid dialysis:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Healthy Food Choices:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Making specific changes in your diet can do wonders for your kidney’s health, like:<\/span><\/p>\n

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