What are the risks of smoking for kidney patients?

Smoking, a globally recognized health killer, has a significant impact on the incidence and development of a wide range of diseases, including kidney diseases. In the case of kidney patients, smoking not only exacerbates the original kidney damage, but may also accelerate the deterioration of the kidney function and increase the risk of complications. The following are the specific risks that smoking can cause to kidney patients:Increased kidney damage1. Oxygen stress and inflammation responseSmoking produces a large number of free radicals and toxic substances, such as carbon monoxide, nicotine and tar, which cause oxidizing stress and inflammation. In the kidneys, these reactions can cause damage to kidney balls and kidney tube cells, resulting in impaired kidney structure and functioning.2. Vector contractionNicotine in tobacco causes vascular contraction and reduces the flow of blood in the kidneys. Long-term reductions in blood flow can damage the filtration function of the kidney, leading to a reduction in the kidney function.3. Promotion of arterial sclerosisSmoking accelerates the process of arterial sclerosis and affects the blood supply of kidneys. The kidney is a highly vascular organ and the sclerosis of the artery reduces blood in the kidney and further impairs the kidney function.Accelerated kidney deterioration1. Increase in protein urineSmoking is associated with an increase in protein urine, which is a sign of kidney damage. Long and large amounts of protein urine increase the kidney burden and accelerate the deterioration of the kidney function.2. Increased hypertensionSmoking increases blood pressure, which is an important risk factor in the progress of kidney diseases. High blood pressure and kidney diseases are cause and effect on each other and form a vicious circle.Increased risk of complications1. Cardiovascular diseasesSmoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The risk of cardiovascular disease is higher for kidney patients themselves, and smoking further increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.2. Lung diseasesSmoking is a major cause of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. Renal patients suffer from lung disease at the same time, which can seriously affect the quality of life and make treatment more difficult.3. Kidney tumoursSmoking is associated with the occurrence of kidney tumours. Renal patients may be at increased risk of renal tumours if they continue to smoke.Impact on treatment effectiveness1. Reducing the efficacy of drugsTobacco use may affect the effects of certain medicines, such as reducing the efficacy of pressure-relief drugs, making blood pressure more difficult to control.2. Increasing drug side effectsTobacco use may increase the risk of side effects of certain drugs, such as anticondensed drugs, which may increase the risk of haemorrhage as a result of smoking.Impact on quality of life1. Physical declineSmoking reduces the overall body capacity and affects the patient ‘ s day-to-day mobility and quality of life.2. Psychological impactTobacco dependence leads to psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression, affecting the treatment and rehabilitation of diseases.The good thing about quitting.1. Reducing kidney deteriorationThe cessation of smoking can reduce the response to oxidizing stress and inflammation and improve the blood circulation of the kidney, thus slowing down the deterioration of the kidney function.2. Reducing cardiovascular riskThe cessation of smoking reduces blood pressure, improves blood resin abnormalities and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.3. Improving the quality of lifeStopping smoking improves physical capacity, improves breathing, reduces discomfort caused by disease and improves the quality of life.ConclusionsSmoking is undoubtedly a major health hazard for those with kidney problems. The cessation of smoking is an important measure to improve the prognosis of kidney diseases and reduce the risk of complications. Renal patients should seek professional assistance to stop smoking and adopt effective methods to stop smoking in order to protect the kidney function and improve the quality of life. Doctors, families and society should give more support and encouragement to kidney patients to help them overcome tobacco dependency and move towards a healthy life.