The kidneys are known as the ‘cleaner’ of the human body, which excretes unnecessary waste and excessive water from the body. Did you know that some inappropriate habits or behaviors in daily life can become ‘killers’ that ‘eat away’ at kidney function?

Excessive use of drugs that damage the kidneys

In recent years, clinical research has continuously found that long-term use of large doses of Chinese herbs such as Fangji, Houpu, Qingmu Xiang, Tianxian藤, Guanmutong, as well as long-term use or large doses of Western medicines such as painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, paracetamol, and aspirin, can cause kidney damage.

Drinking strong tea after drinking alcohol

Some people believe that drinking strong tea after drinking alcohol can sober up, but in fact, it not only fails to sober up but also harms the kidneys. The theophylline in tea can quickly affect the kidneys and exert a diuretic effect, at this time, the alcohol has not yet been decomposed and is excreted from the kidneys, causing the kidneys to be stimulated by a large amount of ethanol, thereby damaging kidney function.

Overconsumption of highly acidic beverages

The human body maintains acid-base balance through its own regulation, while soft drinks and sports drinks are generally highly acidic, causing a significant change in the body’s acid-base balance after consumption. The kidneys are the main organs for regulating the acid-base balance in the human body, and long-term excessive intake of soft drinks and sports drinks can place a burden on the kidneys and increase the probability of kidney damage.

A diet high in salt

A diet high in salt, especially some snacks with high salt content, can cause people to unknowingly absorb excessive salt, leading to increased blood pressure, and the kidney blood flow cannot maintain normal flow, thereby triggering kidney disease.

Insufficient water intake

If you do not drink enough water for a long time, the amount of urine will decrease, and the concentration of waste and toxins in the urine will increase. Common clinical conditions such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections are closely related to not drinking enough water. Drinking enough water can dilute urine, protect the kidneys, and facilitate the full excretion of waste and toxins.

Habitually holding urine

Urine that stays in the bladder for too long can easily breed bacteria, which can travel back to the kidneys through the ureters, causing urinary tract infections. Once such infections occur repeatedly, they can lead to chronic pyelonephritis, which is also one of the causes of renal failure.