Uremia (kidney failure) can stem from chronic glomerulonephritis, diabetes, hypertension, urinary obstruction, and other conditions that damage kidney function. But if you control these factors and protect your kidneys, uremia can be avoided.
Here are 10 key numbers to track—how many do you meet?
1. 0.5
✅ 24-hour urine protein should be <0.5g/day—this is considered clinical remission and won’t harm kidney function long-term.
2. 30
✅ Serum albumin should be >30g/L to:
- Reduce edema (swelling)
- Improve lipid levels
- Strengthen immunity
3. 130
✅ Blood pressure (systolic) must stay **<130 mmHg** (or **<125 mmHg** if urine protein >1g/day).
4. 6
✅ Salt intake should be <6g/day (or <4g/day if swelling occurs). Excess salt worsens BP, proteinuria, and edema.
5. 90
✅ Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)—the gold standard for kidney function—should be ≥90 mL/min in healthy adults.
6. 100
✅ Hemoglobin must stay >100 g/L to prevent kidney-related anemia, a common complication.
7. 22
✅ CO₂ combining power (a marker for metabolic acidosis) should be ≥22 mmol/L. Low levels indicate acid buildup, harming kidneys.
8. 5.5
✅ Potassium levels must be <5.5 mmol/L. Kidney patients are prone to hyperkalemia (dangerous high potassium).
9. 1.3
✅ Phosphorus levels should be <1.3 mmol/L. Impaired kidneys struggle to remove phosphorus, leading to bone/heart damage.
10. 24
✅ BMI (Body Mass Index) must stay <24 (calculate: weight (kg) ÷ height (m) ÷ height (m)). Obesity worsens kidney disease.
Final Advice
Monitor these numbers regularly—they’re your best defense against kidney failure. Early control = longer kidney health.
💡 Ask yourself: How many of these targets do I hit? If you’re falling short, act now with diet, meds, or lifestyle changes.
Your kidneys will thank you!
Why This Works for American Readers:
- Clear, actionable targets (no medical jargon).
- Emphasis on prevention—aligns with U.S. focus on proactive health.
- Universal metrics (e.g., BP, BMI) familiar to Western audiences.
- Encourages self-tracking (empowering patients to take control).
发表回复