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Cystovitin is a natural drug from the Vitamax line, intended to support and improve the urinary system and prevent infectious diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract. The active substances of the drug eliminate inflammatory processes, have an antibacterial and diuretic effect, restore metabolic processes, and improve antioxidant protection. Cystovitin supplies the urinary system with all the active substances necessary for its health, improves the body’s detoxification capabilities, and improves the excretory function of the kidneys.
Basic measures to prevent kidney disease
Signs of problems in the functioning of the kidneys are morning or evening swelling, weakness and low-grade fever before bedtime. Recommendations for the prevention of urological diseases will be general, but some pathologies require special measures.
Stones in the urinary tract
There are two types of prevention of urolithiasis:
- Primary – carried out at the stage when kidney stones have not yet formed, but the likelihood of their occurrence remains. Measures will include maintaining a drinking regime and avoiding salty, spicy and sour foods.
- Secondary – carried out to prevent the growth of stones after surgery. Measures are determined based on laboratory urine tests and the type of immunity of the patient.
Important! In 50% of patients who have gotten rid of stones surgically, the disease occurs again, so compliance with preventive measures is strictly necessary for them.
For all types of urolithiasis, preventive recommendations will be general:
- Drinking regime
Adult patients need to drink at least three liters of fluid per day. And for people living in hot climates, this norm will have to be increased. The only exception is the category of people prone to the formation of edema.
Compliance with the rules of rational nutrition is recommended for all patients who are overweight.
- Fighting physical inactivity
Lack of physical activity poses a threat to all organs and systems. Daily walking, moderate physical activity, and hiking will help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
- Boosting immunity
It is necessary to periodically conduct hardening sessions, but at the same time avoid hypothermia.
- Regular examination by a doctor
Preventive medical examinations, regular checks of chronic foci of infections, laboratory monitoring of urine parameters and timely diagnosis will allow you to identify kidney disease in time and avoid its progression.
Doctors advise to be especially careful when drinking mineral water - compositions saturated with salts, alkalis and acids can provoke urolithiasis.
Watch a video about preventing kidney stones:
Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchymal tissue of the kidneys caused by Escherichia coli. Primary prevention of pyelonephritis will be aimed at reducing the likelihood of infection.
Necessary measures:
- drink plenty of fluids, especially in summer;
- do not overcool;
- fight colds and flu;
- monitor the state of immunity;
- empty your bladder on time;
- observe the rules of personal hygiene.
Secondary prevention is aimed at reducing the likelihood of relapse of chronic kidney inflammation:
- periodic laboratory testing of urine;
- antibacterial agents;
- diuretic herbal remedies and bacteriophages according to a medical regimen.
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis is an infectious-allergic kidney disease that is prone to chronicity. The disease can last for years and even decades, with alternating periods of exacerbation and remission. Since the nature of glomerulonephritis is not fully understood, preventive measures are aimed at preventing infection and prolonging the period of remission.
What is recommended:
- avoid intense physical activity;
- maintain a healthy psycho-emotional state;
- if necessary, maintain bed rest;
- avoid hypothermia and colds.
A large role in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of glomerulonephritis is given to the study of urine tests.
You will learn more about the prevention of kidney disease in this video:
Proper nutrition and routine
To carry out filtration in the renal tubules, there must be a certain (sufficient) amount of fluid. The standard amount of fluid for an adult is 1.5-2 liters per day, for a child it is more, since the baby’s tissues contain a higher percentage of water.
The amount of daily fluid should increase at high temperatures, intense physical activity, consumption of large amounts of salty and spicy foods, and during the treatment of certain inflammatory processes.
It is also important to follow the eating regimen, that is, to avoid drinking a large volume of liquid “in one gulp” and periods without liquid at all. You need to take any liquid, measuring its volume with glasses, drink slowly in small sips, evenly distributing the daily volume throughout the day.
The following types of fluid are beneficial for kidney function:
- mineral still and simply boiled (filtered) water;
- green tea;
- certain (“kidney”) herbs in tea form;
- compotes, fruit drinks, freshly squeezed juices.
Pills
To prevent diseases of the urinary system, it is preferable to use natural herbal preparations. They have a mild therapeutic effect and do not have a serious systemic effect on the body.
Canephron N
The drug effectively relieves inflammation, dissolves kidney stones and relieves spasms. With long-term use of Canephron, kidney function is normalized, small stones dissolve, and the risk of developing inflammatory processes is reduced.
The composition of the herbal medicine includes herbs enriched with essential oils:
- lovage officinalis;
- rosemary;
- yarrow.
Canephron is suitable for use in children and adults. For adults, the drug is prescribed in the form of tablets, and for children, convenient drops are available. To achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to take the medicine for at least 2 months.
In this video tutorial we will talk about Canephron N tablets:
Nephroleptin
The drug is classified as a dietary supplement and is available in tablet form. It effectively suppresses infections and inflammation, has moderate diuretic properties, normalizes metabolic processes in the excretory organs and serves to prevent the formation of stones.
Composition of tablets:
- propolis;
- knotweed;
- lingonberry and bearberry leaves;
- liquorice root;
- marigold flowers.
Important! The drug is used not only for prevention, but also as part of complex therapy for cystitis, urethritis, and pyelonephritis.
For the purpose of prevention, the drug is taken in courses lasting 1 month twice a year in the off-season.
Uro Lax
A combined drug in the form of capsules, which is used as a biological food additive. The product supports normal kidney function, has an antibacterial effect, and prevents the formation of sand and stones.
The drug has a rich composition:
- vitamins – C, B1, B2, B5, B9, PP;
- minerals – potassium and magnesium;
- bioflavonoids;
- plant components – extracts of parsley, cranberry, hydrangea, lemongrass, horsetail, corn silk, hops, dandelion, marshmallow, etc.
The drug is suitable for daily use as a diuretic and tonic. It is recommended to take Uro Lax 1 capsule 2 times a day with meals (preferably in the first half of the day).
The excretory organs are especially susceptible to the influence of negative harmful factors and are able to quickly respond to hypothermia and poor nutrition. Prevention of kidney disease should start with the simplest thing - lifestyle changes. It is necessary to periodically include diuretic foods in your diet and regularly visit your doctor.
Kidney drops
In the role of prevention among medications, it is better to choose kidney drops, and why should be considered using the example of the drug Urocholum. Urocholum is a therapeutic and prophylactic medicine containing plant components. These are drops, so they don’t need to be white and hard, so they don’t contain the dangerous substances mentioned above.
The main advantage of Urocholum and similar medicines are herbal components, for example:
- horsetail;
- corn silk;
- elder flowers;
- Birch buds;
- hop cones;
- mint leaves;
- chamomile;
- sage;
- hawthorn fruits.
There are also other formulations, but this will not worsen the effect of the medicine. Many herbs around us contain high concentrations of diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other active substances and essential oils that will gently protect the kidneys and help them cope with the threat.
Basic measures to prevent kidney disease
Signs of problems in the functioning of the kidneys are morning or evening swelling, weakness and low-grade fever before bedtime. Recommendations for the prevention of urological diseases will be general, but some pathologies require special measures.
Stones in the urinary tract
There are two types of prevention of urolithiasis:
- Primary – carried out at the stage when kidney stones have not yet formed, but the likelihood of their occurrence remains. Measures will include maintaining a drinking regime and avoiding salty, spicy and sour foods.
- Secondary – carried out to prevent the growth of stones after surgery. Measures are determined based on laboratory urine tests and the type of immunity of the patient.
Important! In 50% of patients who have gotten rid of stones surgically, the disease occurs again, so compliance with preventive measures is strictly necessary for them.
For all types of urolithiasis, preventive recommendations will be general:
- Drinking regime
Adult patients need to drink at least three liters of fluid per day. And for people living in hot climates, this norm will have to be increased. The only exception is the category of people prone to the formation of edema.
Compliance with the rules of rational nutrition is recommended for all patients who are overweight.
- Fighting physical inactivity
Lack of physical activity poses a threat to all organs and systems. Daily walking, moderate physical activity, and hiking will help prevent the formation of kidney stones.
- Boosting immunity
It is necessary to periodically conduct hardening sessions, but at the same time avoid hypothermia.
- Regular examination by a doctor
Preventive medical examinations, regular checks of chronic foci of infections, laboratory monitoring of urine parameters and timely diagnosis will allow you to identify kidney disease in time and avoid its progression.
Doctors advise to be especially careful when drinking mineral water - compositions saturated with salts, alkalis and acids can provoke urolithiasis.
Watch a video about preventing kidney stones:
Pyelonephritis
Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the renal pelvis and parenchymal tissue of the kidneys caused by Escherichia coli. Primary prevention of pyelonephritis will be aimed at reducing the likelihood of infection.
Necessary measures:
- drink plenty of fluids, especially in summer;
- do not overcool;
- fight colds and flu;
- monitor the state of immunity;
- empty your bladder on time;
- observe the rules of personal hygiene.
Negative factors that should be eliminated
Prevention of kidney disease involves limiting and eliminating factors that have a negative impact on the anatomical structure and function of organs. It has been proven that in people dependent on tobacco, the glomerular filtration rate is impaired, protein appears in the urine, and the likelihood of renal cell cancer increases. Moderate or heavy drinkers are prone to persistently high blood pressure and urinary tract infections.
Uncontrolled use of medications, especially painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs, has a toxic, damaging effect on internal organs. Excessive intake of table salt (more than 15 g per day) leads to arterial hypertension and the risk of complications in diseases of the kidneys, heart and blood vessels.
Pills
To prevent diseases of the urinary system, it is preferable to use natural herbal preparations. They have a mild therapeutic effect and do not have a serious systemic effect on the body.
Canephron N
The drug effectively relieves inflammation, dissolves kidney stones and relieves spasms. With long-term use of Canephron, kidney function is normalized, small stones dissolve, and the risk of developing inflammatory processes is reduced.
The composition of the herbal medicine includes herbs enriched with essential oils:
- lovage officinalis;
- rosemary;
- yarrow.
Canephron is suitable for use in children and adults. For adults, the drug is prescribed in the form of tablets, and for children, convenient drops are available. To achieve maximum effect, it is recommended to take the medicine for at least 2 months.
In this video tutorial we will talk about Canephron N tablets:
Nephroleptin
The drug is classified as a dietary supplement and is available in tablet form. It effectively suppresses infections and inflammation, has moderate diuretic properties, normalizes metabolic processes in the excretory organs and serves to prevent the formation of stones.
Composition of tablets:
- propolis;
- knotweed;
- lingonberry and bearberry leaves;
- liquorice root;
- marigold flowers.
Important! The drug is used not only for prevention, but also as part of complex therapy for cystitis, urethritis, and pyelonephritis.
For the purpose of prevention, the drug is taken in courses lasting 1 month twice a year in the off-season.
Uro Lax
A combined drug in the form of capsules, which is used as a biological food additive. The product supports normal kidney function, has an antibacterial effect, and prevents the formation of sand and stones.
The drug has a rich composition:
- vitamins – C, B1, B2, B5, B9, PP;
- minerals – potassium and magnesium;
- bioflavonoids;
- plant components – extracts of parsley, cranberry, hydrangea, lemongrass, horsetail, corn silk, hops, dandelion, marshmallow, etc.
The drug is suitable for daily use as a diuretic and tonic. It is recommended to take Uro Lax 1 capsule 2 times a day with meals (preferably in the first half of the day).
The excretory organs are especially susceptible to the influence of negative harmful factors and are able to quickly respond to hypothermia and poor nutrition. Prevention of kidney disease should start with the simplest thing - lifestyle changes. It is necessary to periodically include diuretic foods in your diet and regularly visit your doctor.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
In the vast majority of cases, diseases of the kidneys and adrenal glands are accompanied by the formation of inflammatory foci. NSAIDs not only reduce the severity of the pathological process, but also eliminate the painful manifestations accompanying it. These medications are available in the form of injection solutions, capsules, tablets, and powders for the preparation of suspensions.
Drugs included in this list are used to treat kidney diseases:
- Ibuprofen;
- Diclofenac;
- Indomethacin.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have an irritating effect on the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it is better for patients with gastritis or duodenitis to use NSAIDs in the form of suppositories for rectal administration.
