It’s getting colder.

When the weather gets colder, kidney friends remember to increase their clothes at any time, to avoid the cold changing with the season and the weather cooling, a period that requires special attention to keep warm and to prevent the cold. Due to their relatively low immunity, patients with kidney diseases may face additional kidney burdens and even serious complications if they catch a cold. The following are some recommendations to help kidney friends survive the cool season.I. Why do kidneys need to pay special attention to cold and warm?1. Impairment of the immune systemRenal diseases can lead to a decrease in the immune system of patients, reducing the body ‘ s resistance to pathogens and making it more vulnerable to cold virus attacks.2. Increased kidney burdenIn case of cold, the body produces more metabolic waste and needs to be discharged through the kidney. This may place an additional burden on kidneys and affect the stability of the condition for those who are not fully functional.3. Increased risk of complicationsThe cold can cause or aggravate complications for patients with kidney diseases, such as hypertension, heart failure, etc., which can endanger life in serious cases.ii. How can kidney friends keep warm and avoid cold?1. Any increase or loss of clothingIn light of weather changes, the timely addition of clothing, especially in cases of high temperature differentials early and late, should be kept warm. Kidneys are advised to carry a coat with them to cope with temperature changes.2. Reasonable dietary adjustmentIncrease body resistance by increasing foods rich in vitamins and minerals, such as fresh vegetables and fruits. At the same time, the diet is balanced, avoiding excessive protein intake and reducing the kidney burden.3. Appropriate campaignsA modest amount of movement can enhance health and improve immunity. Adrenal friends can choose a moderate way of moving, such as walking, jogging, Tai Chi boxing, but overwork should be avoided.4. Maintaining good living habits(c) Ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late and maintain good habits. At the same time, the cessation of alcohol and the reduction of physical irritation.5. Personal hygieneHand-washing, especially with access to public facilities, can effectively reduce the spread of the virus. Avoid access to crowded public spaces and reduce the risk of cold.6. Periodic vaccinationsOn the advice of doctors, kidney friends could consider vaccination against influenza and pneumococcal to reduce the incidence of flu and pneumonia.7. Internal ventilationMaintain indoor air flow, with regular window break-ups to reduce the presence of the virus in the room.8. Use of heating suppliesHeating supplies such as hot water bags and electric heat blankets can be used, but be safe to avoid burns.iii. What should kidney friends do if they catch a cold?1. Timely access to health careIn the event of cold symptoms, immediate medical treatment should be provided and no self-medicines should be used to increase the kidney burden.2. Strict observance of medical adviceTreatment is done on the advice of a doctor and does not randomly alter the dose of the drug or stop the drug.3. Monitoring of the situationChanges in the condition, such as temperature, blood pressure, urine, etc., are closely observed and, in case of anomalies, the doctor is informed in a timely manner.4. Maintaining sufficient moistureDrinking water at appropriate quantities, keeping urine open and helping to remove metabolic waste from the body.5. Adequate restEnsuring adequate rest and avoiding overwork contribute to physical recovery.In short, the weather is getting colder and kidney friends need to pay special attention to keeping warm and preventing cold. Through a reasonable diet, a proper amount of exercise, good living habits and timely medical interventions, kidney friends can better protect their kidney health and enjoy a cool season.