Kidneys serve a very important function in our body, ridding the bloodstream of waste by running it through extremely efficient filters and relaying it down to the urinary tract. This vital organ is also put under a lot of duress while doing that, especially when its host leads a less than perfectly healthy lifestyle. In some cases, the combination of different unfortunate factors and illnesses piled up on each other can lead to chronic renal failure, simply referred to as kidney disease.

Stage 1 kidney disease is diagnosed in patients with serious damage done to their kidneys. While this condition can develop into a much more severe case of kidney failure, it’s important to note that at stage 1 the kidneys  remain largely operational and often function at full capacity, despite the tissue damage.

In fact, they happen to be some of the most capable organs in the human body. It’s good news to stage one kidney disease sufferers, because they have time to slow down and stop the development of this dangerous condition and perhaps even improve their health in the long run.

However, there are two sides to this coin. The normal state of the kidneys lead to people not perceiving any noticeable symptoms of the disease and just carrying on with their life as usual.

Only a qualified doctor at a hospital can diagnose stage 1 kidney disease. Even the glomerular filtration rate is often observed at normal levels during stage one, so the best way to detect kidney disease so early on is through various related medical tests, such as measuring blood pressure, detecting protein in urine samples, ultrasound, MRIs, CT scans and X-rays. People observing these procedures as routine checks will stand a lower chance of passing their first stage of kidney disease unnoticed.

If you are lucky to detect renal disease so early in its run, it’s best to take full advantage of that knowledge and start leading a healthy diet that will put the condition of your kidneys on the right track. Fruits, vegetables and refined grains, to avoid excess of potassium and phosphorus, should make up the core of it, while keeping away from foods high in protein and cholesterol.

Whole grain foods are definitely not advised for your new diet, as is salt and sugar. Needless to say, alcohol and tobacco products are out of the question. In addition to that, regular physical activities (exercises, workouts, sport practices) should go hand in hand with your special diet. Don’t let anything up for chance and make educated decisions based on what you know.

Kidneys don’t just suddenly fail on their own. High blood pressure and diabetes are listed as the most likely culprits of stage 1 renal disease in the majority of cases, so your efforts will be aimed at staying clear of those two conditions, as well a broad list of others.

An improved diet and a consistently healthy lifestyle will definitely contribute to the health of your kidneys, but it’s also important to check your blood sugar levels, measure blood pressure and get your urine samples tested every once in a while to know how you’re doing. Stick to the plan and it won’t be long before you’re safe from stage 1 kidney disease.

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