63 year old Li was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease 10 years ago. Although there are no obvious symptoms, I have been taking medication consistently and undergoing regular check ups over the years.
But two years ago, Lao Li was exposed to the toxic side effects of taking medicine on the liver. Not only could kidney disease not be cured, but it also injured the liver. Old Li felt that he had not experienced any discomfort in these years, and he didn't know if taking the medicine in his stomach was a waste of money, so he decided to stop taking it.
After stopping taking the medicine for over a year, Lao Li found that his body had no reaction, which further confirmed his thoughts. I was still sharing with the old men in the community in the yard, and sure enough, the hospital prescribed medicine to cheat money.
However, three months ago, Lao Li found that when he urinated, there was blood in his urine, and then there was foam urine, which became more and more turbid.
As a result, Lao Li's limbs also showed signs of edema, his calves became more swollen, and the itching in his arms became more severe. The use of anti itch ointment had no effect.
Son Xiao Li couldn't rest assured and took Old Li to the hospital for examination. Unexpectedly, the final result was uremia developed from chronic kidney disease! At this moment, Lao Li regretted deeply why he insisted on stopping his medication.
1, Got kidney disease, how far is it from uremia?
According to data, the incidence rate of chronic kidney disease in China is about 10.8%, with a population of over 100 million, which is equivalent to one in every 10 people suffering from chronic kidney disease.
Chronic kidney disease is the result of a combination of multiple causes. The common causes include diabetes nephropathy, chronic nephritis, hypertensive nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, obstructive nephropathy and lupus nephritis.
Chronic kidney disease is a slow progression process, and not all chronic kidney diseases will develop into uremia.
But if not treated in a timely and appropriate manner, chronic kidney disease will continue to develop and ultimately lead to uremia.
2, There are three signs on the skin, don't procrastinate anymore
Uremia is not a disease caused by a single cause, it actually refers to the latest stage of renal failure caused by all kidney diseases.
This also means that once uremia is detected, it can cause harm to multiple organs and systems in the human body, including the digestive system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, and cause harm to the human body in all aspects.
Although the kidneys are excretory organs, when their function decreases, there may also be some changes in the body's skin.
1. Pigmentation
Many kidney disease patients may have significant color differences in their skin, which can be seen in the palms, toes, and other areas. This color difference is significantly different from the surrounding skin by one color mark, which may be related to the inability of metabolites to be excreted and accumulate on the surface of the skin.
2. Skin itching
Itching is one of the most common manifestations of kidney disease, which can affect the patient's sleep, mood, etc. Due to the inability to eliminate waste in the body, as blood flows throughout the body, it stimulates the skin and nerve endings, causing strong itching.
3. Skin appears as fish scales
Patients with uremia often have dry skin and a fish like appearance, which is related to sebaceous gland atrophy and reduced water content in the skin epidermis.
3, People who often have four habits have healthy kidneys
The development of uremia is closely related to daily routines. To prevent the occurrence of the disease, it is necessary to cultivate these habits:
1. Low salt diet
Eating too salty can increase the metabolic burden on the kidneys, disrupting the body's electrolyte balance and making it difficult to excrete excess water, further increasing the burden on the kidneys.
2. Do not overeat health products
Modern people often have superstitions about health products, but some health products contain unknown ingredients, especially vague herbal content. Taking excessive amounts or using them in contraindications can seriously damage kidney function.
3. Regular sleep
At 23:00 at night, it's best to start adjusting your state and maintain regular sleep. Adequate sleep can enhance immunity, accelerate blood circulation, and thus help strengthen kidney function.
4. Regular physical examination
Diabetes patients, hypertension patients, the elderly over 60 years old, and overweight people should be at high risk of kidney disease. Routine urine tests should be carried out regularly. Once changes in urination habits and body swelling are found, routine urine tests should be carried out in a timely manner to screen for kidney disease at an early stage.
