Smart tips to take care of kidneys in summer

After the global trend, the summer in Bengaluru will be hotter every year. Another summer season is there and seems to be hotter at the beginning than last year. Bengaluru temperatures were far above us in February. We have to prepare and make changes to our lifestyle to stay healthy in the summer months.
Our kidneys need special attention when the temperatures rise because they have to work particularly hard to maintain the balance between liquid and electrolyte and remove the toxins from the body.
In order to carry out these functions, kidneys need blood flow at a speed of 600 to 800 ml per minute. In dehydrated states such as excessive sweating, the blood flow to the kidneys is reduced and the kidney function worsens. Therefore, there is an increased risk of acute kidney injuries due to dehydration in the summer months. The risk is higher if infections with diarrhea or vomiting or absorption of painkillers are available. Repeated kidney injuries such as people who work in hot and moist environments such as miners can lead to chronic kidney diseases. Hot weather and sweating also lead to the formation of the concentrated urine, which leads to the formation of kidney stones and to increase the size of existing kidney stones. From reducing the urine flow also makes people who are susceptible to urinary tract infections. So it is extremely important to moist.Who is at risk?
Older patients
Children
Outdoor workers and those who work in hot and humid interiors
Athlete
People with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease or kidney diseases and people who receive diuretics
People with an advanced CKD who have for dialysis and kidney graft recipients must be particularly careful during the hot climate

Tips to save the kidneys from damage in hot summer
Stay hydrated: You have to make yourself a habit of wearing a water bottle and keeping it hydrated during the day. Water is the best liquid that you can drink. Coconut water, buttermilk, lemon water and fresh juices can be good add-ons. Avoid sugar -containing drinks, lemonades, coffee and alcoholic drinks because you actually lead to dehydration.
How much to drink?
Thirst is not a good indicator of knowing whether you have to drink more water. If you feel thirsty, the body has suffered a certain dehydration, and a certain damage was caused that not enough liquids are drunk. Recognized recommendation is that women drink eight 200 ml glasses of water and men should drink ten 200 ml glasses of water a day. However, each person is different and the right amount of fluid intake depends on a number of factors such as the amount and type of physical work, the weather conditions, considerations such as pregnant or breastfeeding and health problems such as heart or kidney diseases. The color of the urine can be an indicator and aim to produce straw -colored or pale urine in summer.

Avoid going out in the sun during the peak times between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Take sports or exhausting activities for cooler hours in the morning or in the evening. Avoid trekking, marathons and strength training.
Eat properly: Diet low in salt & sugar and animal protein and high in fresh fruit and vegetables is advantageous for kidneys.
Smoking and alcohol limit
Monitor the blood sugar
Avoid medication such as pain relievers unless
Wear comfortable cotton clothing

If you have symptoms of dehydration or heat creation, you are immediately looking for medical help to prevent further damage to kidneys
Contributed by. Dr. Naveen M Nayak, consultant -nephrologist and kidney transplant doctor in Apollo Hospitals
Sheshadripuram, Bengaluru
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