The kidneys are very important for our body’s health. They are an important place in the body for forming urine, helping to eliminate excess water and toxins from the body, and effectively regulating blood pressure.
However, in recent years, due to the high pressure of people’s lives and work, health may be unknowingly compromised, leading to kidney-related diseases. This can greatly affect blood pressure or the urinary system.
Especially for men, the kidneys are particularly important. Kidney diseases can be quite stealthy, making them hard to detect without careful observation. However, the appearance of any disease has signs, as long as we are observant enough.
For men, the “first urine of the morning,” without three signs, indicates strong kidney function, which is truly admirable.
The first sign: In the morning when we wake up, if you notice that your urine has foam that takes a long time to dissipate, it could be a warning signal from your kidneys.
Now that living conditions have improved, and most families have toilet facilities, it is easy to observe changes in urine. If you notice small bubbles in your urine that take a long time to disperse, it’s important to check for the presence of protein.
Under normal circumstances, even if there is foam in the urine after urination, it should gradually dissipate. If it doesn’t dissipate for a long time, please promptly go to the hospital for a kidney examination.
The second sign: When waking up in the morning, if you feel weak urinating or have a small urine volume, it could be a warning signal of abnormal kidney function.
Under normal circumstances, after more than 10 hours of metabolism, the body’s water content has been completely metabolized. Therefore, the urine output at the first urination in the morning for a normal person should be abundant, and the urination should feel comfortable.
However, if you feel weak during morning urination and have very little urine output, it could be a sign of kidney damage leading to water retention in the body. If accompanied by split urination, it could indicate early kidney disease. In this case, please take it seriously and promptly go to the hospital for a kidney examination.
The third sign: Usually, after a night’s metabolism, urine density is relatively high in the morning. Therefore, the color of urine discharged is usually yellow. Drinking slightly more water should make the urine lighter in color.
However, if you find that the urine is dark tea-colored, be vigilant as this could indicate blood in the urine—hematuria.
This may be a sign of changes in kidney permeability, leading to the presence of red blood cells in the urine. In such cases, it is important to protect kidney health promptly by seeking a kidney examination at the hospital.
If you lack these three signs, it is truly admirable. When kidney problems arise, diet must be taken seriously. Avoid foods that could worsen kidney function to help recover kidney function and maintain overall health.
Emphasizing again: Men with “poor” kidney function must avoid these favored foods.
Cauliflower: Although cauliflower tastes great, it contains high potassium levels. Excessive intake can lead to an overload of potassium in the body, burdening the kidneys and potentially causing kidney damage.
Therefore, to maintain good kidney health, it is best to consume less cauliflower. Additionally, starfruit and bananas should also be consumed in moderation to reduce kidney strain and protect overall health.
Chicken: Chicken is a common food in our diet, but it contains a high amount of phosphorus. The kidneys need to filter out this excess phosphorus, which can burden the kidneys and eventually impact their filtration function.
Therefore, those who enjoy eating chicken should reduce consumption to prevent deteriorating kidney function. It’s important to be mindful of diet to protect overall health. Additionally, animal liver and some dried fruits are also high in phosphorus and should be consumed sparingly.
When kidney problems arise, it can affect the normal functioning of the body. Therefore, it is crucial to timely adjust one’s diet habits in daily life, engage in regular physical exercise, drink plenty of water, to ensure the body’s normal operation and protect kidney health.
