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Patients with high blood pressure should be cautious of various factors, one of which is kidney disease. If neglected and not carefully monitored, one problem may lead to another.
High blood pressure can damage blood vessels and filters in the kidney. This damage has the potential to be very dangerous to people who may or may not have kidney diseases. For those who may not have kidney diseases, they should be cautious due to the fact that the damage done to their blood vessels and filters in the kidney may put stress specifically in the kidney thus causing failure. For patients who may have kidney disease as well as high blood pressure should remain vigilant of their blood pressure so as to not further stress their kidneys which are important in removing waste from the body.
Overall, there are many benefits to lowering your blood pressure. Not only will lowering your blood pressure decrease your chances of worsening kidney disease, but also it can protect you again a heart attack, stroke, eye disease and cognitive decline. Everyone may not be well-versed in how to lower your blood pressure, so we’ve prepared some helpful tips.
Before you eat, read the labels! Try to be more observant of high-sodium foods by simply reading the labels. Some common foods with high amounts of sodium include: breads, cold cut meats, pizza, poultry, soup, and sandwiches.
Get moving and pump some iron! Make sure to exercise regularly for at least half an hour for five days. Exercising reduces both stress and the likelihood of any other harmful diseases.
Lose some weight with weights. Reducing high blood pressure can be done by losing a few pounds. It doesn’t have to be a significant weight loss; even losing just 10 pounds can make a drastic change in lowering your blood pressure.
Cut the drinks. If you enjoy drinking alcohol and other alcoholic beverages, you may want to reconsider picking up that glass. Practice drinking in moderation so as to not increase your blood pressure.
No stress. Although stress may be inevitable, do your best to keep it to a minimum. Stress hormones can lead to constricting your blood vessels thus spiking up blood pressure. As mentioned earlier, exercising can work wonders in reducing your stress levels.
Remember that small steps can add up in the long run! Keep these tips in mind so as to keep your blood pressure low. There are many benefits to doing so, especially if you are a patient who is currently at risk of kidney disease.
