2014年7月1日星期二

Alcohol kidney disease and its treatment

Alcohol kidney disease
When it comes to drinking alcohol, for anyone who can drink it safely, moderation is the key. Excess drinking can cause many medical problems. It can cause heart disease, liver disease, high blood pressure and kidney disease, in addition to many other medical problems. Medical problems from drinking happen more rapidly in women than in men. Drinking is also more dangerous for older people than for younger people.
Drinking alcohol can cause the kidneys to increase urinary output. This can lead to dehydration. More than two drinks a day can cause a rise in blood pressure.7, 8 The carbohydrate load from drinking can cause obesity. This could increase the risk of diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. Drinking can interfere with the blood chemistries and increase the ability of the body to protect the kidneys.9 Many people who drink are more likely to smoke. Smoking also causes kidney disease.
Complications of Alcohol kidney disease
In addition to alcohol, calories and fluid, drinks containing alcohol must be evaluated for sodium, potassium and phosphorus content. Often the added ingredients in mixed drinks add undesirable amounts of these minerals. The chart below provides nutrient information on some common alcohol containing beverages.
How to prevent Alcohol kidney disease
The limits are different for men and women, because men usually weigh more and alcohol is processed differently by the sexes. Women tend to have a stronger reaction to alcohol. One reason is that women have less water in their bodies, so the alcohol becomes more concentrated. The risk for alcohol-related diseases (such as liver disease) is also higher in women than in men. There are two way to prevent Alcohol kidney disease as follow:
1. One drink per day for women and older people.

2. Two drinks per day for men.

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