Attention, improper diet leads to kidney failure
The specialist for internal diseases and nephrology, Prof. Dr. Gülçin Kantarcı, noted that difficult symptomatic renal failure is becoming more common and that diabetes and high blood pressure, which develop according to diet, cause kidney failure.
Prof. Dr. Kantarcı said, “We are the first in the world to have an increase in diabetes in our country. Many people are overweight at the obese level. Invites you to kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. Before reaching the stage of kidney failure, priority should be given to diabetes and hypertensive patients or those with a predisposition to kidney disease in order to protect kidney health. It is necessary to consume fresh food and reduce salt consumption. In addition, the unconscious vitamin consumption should be stopped, ”he said.
10 out of 1 people in the world and in Turkey, 7 out of 1 people with kidney failure, found Koşuyolu to appoint Yeditepe University Hospital’s Internal Medicine and Nephrology Specialist Dr. and high blood pressure cause kidney failure. Prof. Dr. Kantarcı gave nutritional advice to patients before and after dialysis and underlined the need to be sensitive to kidney failure.
It will be the fifth reason for life to be lost in the world
Kidney failure in the world and in Turkey indicated that a very common health problem, Prof. Dr. Kantarcı said: “10 out of 1 people in the world and 7 out of 2020 people in our country have kidney failure. Some statistics even show that kidney failure will be the XNUMXth cause of loss of life in the world by mid-5. Even though it is such a serious disease, our awareness is very low. The most important factor in this is the late symptoms. Symptoms appear when the disease reaches an advanced stage. “If the patient goes to the hospital for another complaint or illness, random kidney failure will be diagnosed earlier.”
Regarding the complaints caused by the disease, Prof. Dr. Gülçin Kantarcı provides the following information: “Generally shortness of breath, decreased urination, change in urine color, foaming in the urine, weakness, fatigue, bad breath, cramps in the legs and hands are findings prior to diagnosis. However, when the disease reveals these ailments, the disease reaches an advanced stage. Even these results do not make patients think about infecting themselves. “”
Prof. Dr. Gülçin Kantarcı emphasized that it is difficult to diagnose a disease without laboratory tests: “For this reason, particularly people with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes as well as people with kidney disease in their family are in the family at risk group. People who exercise and do not drink enough fluids, who use pain relievers intensely for reasons such as rheumatic diseases or headaches, should definitely be screened for kidney disease. With an early diagnosis in these people, we can slow down the process that leads to dialysis and organ transplantation. We follow patients longer with a better quality of life. ” he spoke.
DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION INVITE A KIDNEY FAILURE
Turkey’s growth rate in the diabetes world is reminiscent of the first Prof. Dr. Kantarcı, who drew attention to the close relationship between chronic kidney disease, obesity and diabetes. Prof. Dr. Kantarcı said, “As a society, we are gradually gaining weight. Large numbers of people on the street are obese and overweight. This increase in obesity not only leads to diabetes, and type 2 diabetes in particular, but also causes high blood pressure. Finally, diabetes and high blood pressure also lead to kidney disease. More than a third of our dialysis patients are diabetics. Most of them are high blood pressure patients. With early diagnosis and treatment of these two diseases, therefore, kidney failure can be prevented that extends to dialysis. “
Prof. Dr. Explaining the measures that can be taken to prevent obesity, Kantarcı continued: “We must be able to burn as much as we feed in order not to become obese. In addition to exercise, it is necessary to eat right, avoid eating ready-made meals, and eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh meat. However, controlling the consumption of carbohydrates and baked goods, limiting salt consumption, and drinking enough water are very important for both weight management and protecting the kidneys.
NUTRITIONAL CHANGES BEFORE AND AFTER THE DIALYSIS PHASE
Prof. Dr. Gülçin Kantarcı pointed out that diet is of particular concern for patients with kidney failure, saying that the pre-dialysis diet and the diet of the dialysis patient are different and that the most important point in this difference is salt. Prof. Dr. Kantarcı said, “While we limit protein before dialysis, we give as much protein as possible after dialysis. “Patients should eat a balanced diet of proteins, fats and carbohydrates to prevent loss of muscle, energy, fat and appetite.”
Stop consuming unnecessary vitamins
“There is a vitamin craze that we have seen before and in dialysis-dependent patients and even in society lately,” said Prof. dr. Gülçin Kantarcı. “People should avoid the vitamins they consume to avoid getting viral diseases.” For example, vitamin C. High doses of vitamin C increase the oxalate in people before dialysis. This leads to the formation of kidney stones in healthy people. After dialysis, calcifications can develop in the soft tissues and damage the vessel walls. Therefore, high doses of vitamin C should be avoided. “It crossed my mind, I take vitamins, it doesn’t hurt, the madness should be abandoned. It shouldn’t be taken unless the doctor recommends it.”
Gülçin Kantarcı, an internal disease and nephrology specialist at Yeditepe University Hospitals, provided information on other vitamins used by kidney patients and pointed out the false known errors on the subject:
“Vitamins A, D, K and E, which are fat-soluble vitamins, can sometimes be used in very uncontrolled and high doses in dialysis diseases. The same mistake can be made in the period before dialysis. Especially at this time we find ourselves in, every mind that comes to our mind drinks vitamin D. However, one should not consume vitamin D without knowing vitamin D levels. Because vitamin D that builds up in the human body becomes harmful, which we call toxic when it is excessive. Hence, vitamin D should be taken by monitoring its level in the body. There are also different forms of vitamin K. While certain forms are beneficial, certain forms can be harmful. Therefore, it should not be used in an uncontrolled manner. B vitamins that are lost in dialysis machines should also be used if necessary. If used beyond what is needed, it creates unnecessary consumption that can have deleterious effects on soft tissues. “”
