How to slow down the progress of the stages in CKD through simple habits?

For patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, it is important to know, that to prevent the accelerated progression of the disease, if possible.

First of all, is understanding how chronic kidney disease works, and what are those stages of it. As Mauricio Sanabria, a nephrologist physician at Baxter Renal Care Services, explains, disease is classified according to the glomerular filtration rate, that is, the amount of blood that the kidney makes in milliliters per minute.

“These stages define chronic kidney disease below 60 milliliters per minute of glomerular filtration rate, and stage 3A stages would be those between 60 and 45 milliliters per minute. Stage 3B would be between 45 and 30 milliliters per minute. Stage four are between 30 and 15 milliliters per minute. Patients who are less than 15 milliliters per minute have a stage of chronic kidney disease called “stage 5,” which is also known as kidney failure. At this point, the patient approaches the need for renal function replacement with dialysis or transplantation,” says the physician.

How do we know what state we are in?

Only a laboratory test can define the levels of substances produced by our
normal metabolism in the blood. When these are elevated, they alert us that the kidney
is not fulfilling its functions. Laboratory tests measure the levels of substances that are a product of
a person's metabolism, typically elevated in CKD, and that
define the stages of CKD. In CKD patients, creatinine levels in blood and albumin and creatinine in partial urine are very often
measured

What habits should I change if I want to slow the progress of stadiums?

Some of the most important thing, Sanabria recalls, is to change our eating habits.

• It is recommended to reduce animal protein intake to a point and to eat a diet low in salt and fat.

“You should follow a very healthy diet, so that the nephronas (kidney cells) that still function in the functional unit of the kidney do not necessarily work. This has shown that
decreases the progression of kidney disease. From that point of view, habits are very important,” adds Sanabria.

• Patients with CKD should have sufficient fluid intake, and not endure thirst in
  any circumstances, especially in the early stages. In the more advanced, fluid intake is usually reduced slightly.

• It is necessary to keep salt intake and foods high in sodium at bay.
  “You should keep a very strict, very careful check of your blood pressure. Good blood pressure, within normal ranges, has been shown to be key to preventing progression of kidney disease,” he explains.

• In diabetic patients, progression of CKD can be prevented with periodic blood glucose controls. If the patient ensures that they have their levels under control, he will most likely be able to pause the progression of the disease.
   
• Of course, another factor to consider is controlling body weight by including exercise as part of your routine. As our doctor explains, “Obesity and uric acid in the blood are part of called the ‘mendial syndrome’ and can affect kidney function, so the patient needs to get fit and exercise.”

To be considered

Of course, all CKD patients are encouraged to adopt healthy
lifestyles. However, it is also true that the more advanced the stage, the stricter changes in diet and daily routines will be. With this in mind, it is vital that progressive changes be made that help our body
better adapt to CKD, relieving the workload on the kidney.