Your Kidneys And Blood Pressure

INTRODUCTION

• Your kidneys play an important role in your body and one important role is to maintain good control of your blood pressure.

WHAT IS BLOOD PRESSURE?

• Blood pressure (BP) is a measurement of force that your heart is exerting on the blood vessels.
• BP is represented by two numbers:

HOW CAN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (BP) AFFECT MY KIDNEYS?

• High blood pressure (BP) or hypertension can damage many organs including your kidneys.
• Uncontrolled high BP can damage the small filters inside your kidneys, which then lose their important function.
• Good control and frequent check of BP and a balance lifestyle can prevent these damages.

HOW CAN WE PREVENT KIDNEY DAMAGE FROM HIGH BP?

• High blood pressure may be controlled in many people by diet particularly low salt.
• Exercise is beneficial.
• Take your blood pressure medications as per your doctor’s advice.
• Check with your doctor before taking any over-the-counter medication especially anti-inflammatory pain killers.
• Keep track of your medications and dosages.
• Visit your doctor regularly, if needed.

SUMMARY

• It is advised to always check your blood pressure and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• High blood pressure is a silent disease so regular monitoring and check-up are essential.