Drink water for kidney care -- NKTI

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/411435110925/drink-water-for-kidney-care----nkti
• Wednesday, June 24, 2015

By Venus May H. Sarmiento (MCA/VHS/PIA-1Pangasinan)

DAGUPAN CITY, June 24 (PIA) – Contrary to some advertisements that water has no life, the Renal Disease Control Prevention–National Kidney Transplant Institute (REDCOP-NKTI) repeatedly said that water remains the most useful of all liquids.

Dr. Susan Jorge, program manager of REDCOP- NKTI, told 300 participants from various sectors to take care of their kidneys by drinking clean water and eating a balanced diet.

“Drink up eight to 12 glasses of water daily as it helps prevent renal disease,” Jorge said during the lay forum on Renal Disease Prevention held at the Region I Medical Center on Wednesday.

The amount and frequency of food must also be watched especially if eating in restaurants or fast food chains offering unlimited rice, viand and drinks, she said.

“Eat everything in moderation at huwag abusuhin ang katawan,” she advised.

Jorge said there is also a need to undergo urinalysis as kidney disease has no early symptoms.

"Malaki na ang sira ng kidney o halos hindi na gumagana bago matuklasan ang sakit,” she explained.

People at a higher risk of having kidney problems are those suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and those with history of kidney disease in the family.

“Kahit may gamot, bakit paabutin pa natin sa gamutan? Love your kidneys and your health now,” Jorge said.