World Kidney Day 14th March 2019

What can you do for your kidneys?
Kidney Disease is a silent killer, which will largely affect your quality of life.There are, however, several ways to reduce the risk of developing Kidney Disease.
• Keep fit and active – exercise daily for 45 mins
• Ensure that your blood sugar levels are under control:
Hba1c = 6.5-7
FBS <126mg%
PPBS <180mg%
• Monitor your blood pressure 120/80
* Eat healthy and keep your weight in check -
BMI 18.5-24.9
* Reduce salt intake.The recommended sodium intake is 5-6grams/day (around one teaspoon).
* Maintain a healthy fluid intake -
Drink 2-3 litres of water per day, which helps in clearing sodium, urea and toxins from your body
* Do not smoke.Smoking increases the risk of Kidney Cancer by 50%.
* Do not take over the counter pills – like pain killers and antibiotics, as they are known to cause kidney damage if taken regularly.
• Get your Kidney Function checked
• Get the following tests done annually if you are over 50 years of age:
- BP
- FBS/PPBS/HBA1c
- Serum Creatinine
- Urine Routine
- Lipid Profile
- 2D Echo
For Appointment: Dr. Tejaswi Kotakonda is a Consultant Physician at Saveera Hospitals, Anantapur