Post-epidemic Taiwanese kidneys sound alarm! Doctor: "Four high and five symptoms" of chronic kidney disease must be prevented
Are Taiwanese kidneys raising alarm after the epidemic? Medical warning: “Four high and five symptoms”
The prevalence of kidney disease in Taiwan ranks first in the world. As we enter the “post-epidemic era”, the long-term impact of the virus on organs cannot be ignored. Taiwanese people need to be more vigilant about kidney disease.
According to American research, the kidneys of diagnosed patients age three times as fast as the average person. As age increases, the kidneys will gradually age, declining at an average rate of 1% a year. However, if infected with the new coronavirus, the kidney aging rate may soar. To 3 times 1, it means a drop of 3 to 4% in one year.
Dr. Wu Maisi, chairman of the Taiwan Society of Nephrology, reminded that one in every eight adults in Taiwan may have kidney disease. After diagnosis, you must pay special attention to physical changes. People at high risk of kidney disease should be careful to guard against the “four highs and five symptoms”. Patients with the three high blood pressures are screened regularly and pay attention to the “yellow-orange-red” risk signals. If there are five symptoms such as “bubble urine (bubble urine), water (edema), high blood pressure (hypertension), anemia (anemia), fatigue (burnout)”, etc. Symptoms should be screened and intervened as early as possible.
96% of people over 20 years old with chronic kidney disease are unaware of the disease.
The kidney is responsible for various important physiological functions, but it is a “silent organ.” There are often no obvious symptoms in the early stages of chronic kidney disease, making it difficult for patients to detect it. Most Taiwanese people even have myths or misunderstandings about chronic kidney disease.
Dr. Wu Maisi reminded that the prevalence of chronic kidney disease is estimated to be as high as 12% among adults over 20 years old in Taiwan, and more than 90% (96%) of them are suffering from the disease without knowing it. In particular, the population of chronic diseases such as obesity, three highs, and metabolic syndrome is increasing, and chronic diseases are increasing. Poor long-term control can easily lead to “high renal pressure”, which can lead to kidney damage.
“High renal pressure” should not be ignored. Kidney health lights up “yellow-orange-red” and seek medical attention immediately.
Dr. Wu Maisi explained that the kidneys are responsible for removing toxins and water from the body. If blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipids are not well controlled, it can easily cause metabolic burden on the kidneys and cause high renal pressure. If the kidneys are in a high-pressure state for a long time, the kidneys will decline and their function will decline. Therefore, in addition to the well-known high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and high blood sugar in Taiwan, we should also pay attention to high renal pressure and track the “four highs” regularly so that we can have the opportunity to detect the risk of kidney disease early.
Dr. Wu Maisi reminded that to protect kidney health, you should maintain good living habits, eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and remember not to abuse drugs or mistrust folk remedies. People over 40 years old can make good use of the free adult preventive health services provided by the government. High-risk groups, such as those with diabetes or chronic diseases, should have regular blood and urine tests to understand the glomerular filtration rate index and proteinuria grade to calculate the risk of renal pressure. Once you find a “yellow-orange-red” signal in your kidneys, you should seek medical treatment immediately to seize the golden opportunity to delay kidney deterioration.
Prevent kidney health from aging, screen, intervene, and expand care capacity
Most developed countries around the world are entering the aging era, and the number of chronic kidney diseases in society is increasing year by year. In order to prevent kidney health from aging, the Taiwan Kidney Medical Association continues to promote the “Taiwan Kidney Power 2025” plan, hoping to strengthen the public’s kidney health through three major aspects: regular screening, early interventional care, and wide expansion of care capacity. Consciousness can achieve the goal of health and sustainability.
Dr. Wu Maisi said that in response to the theme of World Kidney Day 2023, “Kidney Health for All – Prepare for future sudden changes and support disadvantaged communities,” the Taiwan Kidney Medical Association expanded this year to hold the “Love the Kidney, Protect the Kidney, Benefit the Kidney and Benefit Life” garden party. “, simultaneously combining health examinations, health education consultations, program performances, and holding health education lectures in medical institutions across Taiwan, actively assisting the public in cultivating kidney health knowledge, helping Taiwanese actively master kidney-friendly life, and move towards Taiwan’s kidney power in 2025.
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