Learn how simple daily habits like good nutrition, exercise, and stress control can protect kidney function and reduce the risk of kidney disease for long-term health.
Kidney disease usually manifests “quietly,” for many years, until the disease itself produces symptoms such as tiredness, swelling of the hands and feet, the and possibly changes in urine output or physical activity. By the time a patient is experiencing and noticing those symptoms, there may be significant damage to the kidneys in place. The positive aspect is that there may be relatively simple, small, and ongoing lifestyle choices that produce sustained overall health and benefit kidney health, thus the risk for kidney disease may be considerably reduced. From a physician perspective, being to preventative begins with awareness on an individual level and commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
