If you have never thought about your kidneys or how to keep them healthy you will find some helpful information here. Anyone who has suffered from kidney stones will most likely suggest you find out how to prevent them rather than wait and find out how painful kidney stones can be.
First, take this quiz by the Kidney Fund Organization to test your knowledge.
Your kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from your body. They also remove acid that is produced by the cells of your body and maintain a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals—such as sodium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium—in your blood. Technically, you can live with no kidneys on dialysis because the spleen filters blood and helps the body fight infection.
If you are at risk you should have your kidney function checked as part of your routine care.
The most important thing you can do to keep your kidneys healthy is to take care of your body to reduce your chances of developing diseases that put a strain on your kidneys.
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