In recent years, the incidence of uremia in our country has been increasing, especially among male patients. After contracting uremia, it can be said that life becomes worse than death. Not only do you have to undergo frequent kidney dialysis at the hospital, but you also have to endure a series of complications. Even if you are not tormented to death by the disease, you will be worn down by the treatment. However, not getting treatment is not an option; it’s like spending money and inviting trouble, just to prolong your fragile life.
So, why are more and more men suffering from uremia? Clinical diagnosis by doctors reveals that it is mostly related to three common activities in men’s lives, with nearly 80% of men engaging in these activities frequently. This significantly increases the risk of developing uremia, which explains why everyone’s kidneys are deteriorating.
What are the three activities that can easily lead to uremia?
The first is frequently consuming heavily flavored foods. Here, heavily flavored doesn’t refer to exotic or scary-looking foods, but rather dishes with high fat content in the ingredients themselves, or those where a lot of salt, sugar, and cooking oil are added during the cooking process.
The kidneys are particularly sensitive to salt. On one hand, the kidneys metabolize salt, which is a burden; on the other hand, salt intake can damage blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure. This increased blood flow in the kidneys can cause damage.
The kidneys are also not fond of high-protein foods because proteins need to be metabolized through the kidneys in the body. Excess protein consumption can lead to the accumulation of waste in the kidneys, damaging kidney health, and ultimately increasing the risk of uremia. Therefore, to avoid uremia or other kidney diseases, it’s best to control your diet, avoid heavy flavors, and focus on low-sugar, low-salt, and low-fat foods.
The second is delaying treatment for illnesses. Many men are reluctant to go to the hospital; they feel like going to the hospital will show they are not well. As a result, when faced with minor health issues, they tough it out, and if they can’t bear it, they self-medicate from a pharmacy.
This can lead to the neglect of chronic illnesses, which over time can develop into serious uremia. Many uremia patients originally only suffered from conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar. However, as the kidneys are gradually damaged by these diseases, uremia develops.
For example, in diabetic patients, as blood sugar levels rise, the stability of the kidney’s filtering system is gradually compromised. This not only increases the kidney’s burden but also allows waste and impurities to accumulate in the kidney, while substances beneficial to the body are filtered into the urine. Over time, this can lead to uremia.
The third is holding in urine. Due to various reasons, many men have the habit of holding in urine, which may not have serious consequences once or twice, but prolonged high pressure on the bladder and kidneys can lead to water retention in the renal pelvis. If not treated promptly, further kidney damage can occur, bringing uremia closer. In the long term, even if uremia does not develop, a series of urinary system diseases may arise, so it’s advisable for men to actively avoid holding in urine.
In conclusion, the seriousness of uremia is evident to all, and in recent years, more and more male friends have been afflicted with this disease. This is closely related to the aforementioned three common activities. If you engage in these activities frequently, it’s best to quit them early and give your kidneys a chance at health.
