Hypertensive Kidney Disease: Basics, Causes and Prevention

Hypertensive kidney disease, also known as hypertensive nephropathy, refers to the kidney damage caused by long years uncontrolled hypertension, and it is one of the most common seen kidney disease among patients. In this article, we will learn about the basics, causes and prevention of hypertensive kidney disease.

Hypertensive nephropathy means the kidney damage caused by high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can also cause some other severe complications, such as cerebral hemorrhage, arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction, renal failure, and so on. In addition, the high blood pressure is also a common symptom in kidney disease patients, and the uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause further kidney damage. In order to make a good prognosis for patients, they need to control well of the blood pressure.

What is the prevention of hypertensive kidney disease?

1. Limit the salt intake and avoid high sodium foods

Taking too much salt or take high sodium foods can increase blood pressure, which can cause further kidney damage, so patients need to avoid foods high in sodium and limit the salt intake in daily diet. Thus can also relieve swelling in body for renal patients.

2. Limit the foods high in sugar

Taking too much foods high in sugar can produce more fat and worsen high blood pressure or diabetes, thus can also lead to kidney damage.

3. Take proper amount of high quality protein and increase vitamins intake

Protein and vitamins are important and necessary nutrition in body, so patients need to take proper amount of high quality protein and increase vitamins intake, thus can satisfy body needs and produce less wastes in kidneys.

In addition, high blood pressure patients also need to take medical treatment to control well of their blood pressure. Once their kidneys are damaged, they need to take treatment to restore their kidney function, which can make a good prognosis for them. If you want to learn more details of the treatment or prevention of hypertensive kidney disease in our hospital, you can send e-mail to kidneycares@hotmail.com, or you can also contact with whatsapp +8613633219293. We can give more help.