Chronic kidney disease is a slow (from several months to several years) deterioration in the ability of the kidneys to perform their significant functions. We asked Dinara Ruslanovna Disyupova, a nephrologist at the National Hospital, about one of the most important organs – kidney function and their chronic disease.
– The main role of the kidneys is to maintain a normal balance of fluids and salts in the body and to eliminate toxic protein waste (nitrogen residues) and other metabolic waste from the body through the urine. They also contribute to the regulation of blood pressure and the metabolism of some trace elements (potassium, sodium, calcium), as well as vitamin D.
As kidney function declines, the body is unable to clear the blood completely, leading to toxin buildup and complications. In the early stages of DKNP, symptoms usually do not appear. The disease manifests itself with a significant decrease in kidney function.
Nephrologist Dinara Ruslanovna emphasizes that diet is very important for patients with CIS. A healthy diet helps to reduce stress on the kidneys, maintain fluid and electrolyte balance, reduce toxic metabolic products and improve well-being.
For DSC, the diet is prescribed individually and depending on the stage of the disease. The diet should be rich and therapeutic.
With all chronic kidney diseases, except for the diet, you should carefully follow the doctor’s recommendations. In DTS, it is very important to conduct regular laboratory tests (GFR, creatinine and urine protein).
Monitor blood sugar and cholesterol levels, monitor blood pressure and weight. You should give up bad habits and regularly perform normal exercise in accordance with the stage of the disease.
