Pregnancy-induced Hypertension Increase Risk of ESRD

We know that hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the major cause of kidney damages and kidney diseases. If not well controlled, long term high blood pressure will cause irreversible renal damages or even lead to end stage renal disease.

Recently a new study has found that hypertension that develops during pregnancy can increase the risk of ESRD. The gravida that has high blood pressure during the pregnancy is at higher risk to develop chronic kidney disease and ESRD than those that do not have blood pressure problems.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia and other health issues that are associated with high blood pressure have great impact on both the gravida and the unborn baby’s health. In serious conditions, they are fatal risk factors and can threaten the patient’s life.

To ensure the safety of both the mother and unborn baby, it is very important to have close monitoring of the gravida’s blood pressure level, blood sugar level, protein in urine if she has shown the signs of high blood pressure. Early and effective prevention and treatment can help reduce the potential risk of renal damages, prevent the development of end stage renal disease, lower mortality rate and ensure the health and safety of both the mothers and babies.

A healthy lifestyle can help control high blood pressure.

·Reduce stress and learn how to cope with negative moods and emotions.

·Weight control and maintain a healthy body weight.

·Have more fresh vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairies to reduce the intake of fats and saturated fatty acid. The supplement of fish oil is good for preventing inflammation-mediated atherosclerosis.

·Have low-salt diets and limit daily salt intake within 6g.

·Have regular aerobic physical activities such as walking, jogging, etc.

·Have less or no alcoholic drinks, less than 15ml alcohol per day.

If high blood pressure can not be controlled with the above mentioned life style adjustments, prompt treatment should be sought. For gravida, choosing a natural remedy is very important for the sake of the unborn baby’s healthy. Some external applications of natural herbal medicines such as osmosis therapy, foot bath, massage, acupuncture are all good choices. But it is recommended that these treatment should be performed under professional practitioner’s guidance.