The Precaution Measure for IgA Nephropathy

For patients with diabetes is concerned, if the kidney problems, probably suffering from diabetic nephropathy, however, gradually worsening kidney disease and physical filtration systems are in fact avoided. In order to protect the kidneys, reducing the likelihood of suffering from kidney disease, prevent the current condition worsened, even cure existing disease, you should do the following:

1. Regular checks
First, to keep the kidneys healthy, microalbuminuria should be inspected annually. This test can detect small amounts of protein in the urine, while the conventional "strip" a small amount of urine protein can not be measured. Note, however, infection, stress, strenuous exercise before heart failure or inspection, may lead to increase the amount of protein in the urine. If the test results show an increase in urine albumin content, the need for re-examination. If the review of the result was positive, it should be treated, the albumin fall back to normal.

2. The daily strict control
In order to maintain a healthy kidney, kidney disease or to prevent deterioration, it must strictly control blood sugar levels. The cause of kidney disease is excessive glucose leads to AGE accumulation. Blood sugar levels closer to normal levels, the more beneficial to the kidneys. In accordance with the guidance of medical staff, try to keep the glycated hemoglobin HbA1c below 7%, 6% or less is better, but make sure not to hypoglycemia.

3. Timing measurement of blood pressure
Maintain normal blood pressure and blood pressure regularly is very important. If your blood pressure is too high (higher than 130/80 mm Hg), will slowly damage the kidneys. Blood pressure should be measured regularly, and learn how to monitor their own blood pressure. If blood pressure remained high, early treatment is very important. Nicotine, salt, caffeine and alcohol may lead to high blood pressure. In contrast, increasing physical activity can help lower blood pressure.

4. Carefully medication
Be sure to avoid the use of the drug can damage the kidneys. When your doctor prescribes a drug (such as an antibiotic to treat infections), should confirm that the drug has no side effects to the doctor kidney damage. It should be noted that some non-prescription drugs may also damage the kidneys. Excessive use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) will also damage the kidneys, such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Follow the instructions on the bottle usage and dosage recommendations, occasionally taking these drugs is safe. However, if large daily doses, the side effects will produce kidney damage. Therefore, before to treat persistent pain or inflammation need to take large doses of NSAID, you should first consult a doctor.


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