Dr. Edmund Bautista and Dr. Federick Parallag said, during the regional press conference on the observance of kidney month, that there are several factors in the development of kidney problems, including health complications such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, smoking, family history of kidney problems, and old age.

Bautista stated that the best way to maintain healthy kidneys and to avoid any complications is regular exercise, intake of healthy foods, avoiding vices such as liquor and cigarette and others, which might cause other health complications that may result in kidney malfunctions.

Parallag, on the other hand, said kidney problem is now the seventh leading cause of death in the country, which is why the public should know about the dangers of not taking care of one's health.

“Early detection of kidney disease can be life saving. Medication and changes to lifestyle, along with an early referral to a kidney specialist, can prevent or delay kidney failure but healthy lifestyle choices are important to improve your overall health and lower your risk of high blood pressure. They can also reduce the amount of medication you need or make your medication work better,” Parallag explained.

On the other hand, Dr. Bautista stated that selling of kidneys is now a prohibited act. He further said donation of kidney will undergo a strict procss before granting the donor permission to donate his organ. (TCB/OTB-PIA-2)

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