Covid-19 can cause many diseases. Experts warn about kidney disease, which is among the diseases most affected by the coronavirus. People with severe Covid-19 are at higher risk of developing kidney failure in the future. They should have kidney health checks for the first six months after Covid-19 disease has passed, so if there is a chronic kidney disease that has occurred, early diagnosis and treatment of this disease can be provided more easily.
DRUGS AND FOOD CONSUMED WITHOUT CONSULTING THE DOCTOR DAMAGE INTERNAL ORGANS
Timur Erk, President of the Turkish Kidney Foundation, said, “We have also obtained quite striking results in our recent research. The highlights are that 72.2 percent of the participants in the study never get their kidneys checked. The rate of use of painkillers without consulting a doctor stands out as 66.6%. Among these, one of the most important points is not only painkillers, but also various herbal and animal products that are consumed without consulting a doctor. They cause serious damage to the internal organs, especially the kidneys.
IT IS WRONG TO DRIN COW AND CAMEL URINE
I would like to give two striking examples. Cow and camel urine is one of the methods used for kidney complaints, but we should rather mention tried and accepted herbal products. At this point, the most important issue is the supports used in appropriate doses and in consultation with the doctor. He can talk about a local product called Gilaburu and grown in Sivas region. It is known that the juice of the fruit named Gilaburu is good for kidney stones when used in the appropriate dose for medicinal purposes.
THOSE WHO ARE IN RISK GROUP MUST BE CHECKED IN THE FIRST 3-6 MONTHS
Erk said, “In the light of the research results announced on the World Kidney Day, those who are in the risk group or who want to protect themselves in terms of kidney health should definitely have their check-ups done in the first 3-6 months after covid-19. Not using unconscious drugs, staying away from cigarette consumption and making sports a part of life, as well as eating a balanced diet and being careful especially in consuming sugar and salt are essential for kidney health as well as general health.
A NEW RENAL DAMAGE MAY DEVELOP EVEN IF YOU RESCUE THE DISEASE
Nephrology Specialist Prof. Dr. Rümeyza Kazancığlu, on the other hand, said, “We observed the part of our patients who were hospitalized and went to the intensive care unit after getting sick during the pandemic, what we call new acute kidney injury, that is, the sudden deterioration of the kidneys or the need for dialysis. In a study published very recently, it was revealed that even if you get rid of this disease, you are at risk for developing a new kidney damage. In the research conducted in San Luis, USA, a study was conducted comparing nearly 90 thousand patients hospitalized or treated at home due to Covid-19 with more than 1.5 million people in the similar age group. Being hospitalized, entering the intensive care unit afterward, and developing a kidney-related problem at that time pose a serious risk in terms of kidney disease compared to people who have not had covid-19.
KIDNEY CONTROLS MUST BE DONE ONCE A YEAR
prof. Dr. Rümeyza Kazancıoğlu said, “Unfortunately, it is seen in the research that even getting the diagnosis brings a risk factor. In addition, staying in the intensive care unit with the diagnosis increases the risk of re-experiencing a disease related to acute kidney failure 11 times. In addition, it has been shown that the risk of progressing to end-stage renal failure is 8 times, and even the figures related to kidney dialysis or death are 8 times higher than the population that has never had it. r. We carried out a similar study and we are in the process of collecting the results. Having Covid-19 has been identified as a risk factor for kidney health. When you experience a temporary kidney-related illness for a period of time in your life, you gain a risk of becoming chronic kidney disease in the long run. For this reason, we find it extremely important to have kidney checks done once a year,” he said.