The kidney and liver are the two most important organs of our body. While the kidneys help filter the blood remove wastes and maintain the balance of chemicals and fluids in the body, the liver controls most of the chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile. The liver also plays an important role in maintaining proper digestion of food. To keep the body healthy and remove toxicity, both these organs need to remain healthy.
Health experts say that in the last few years, kidney and liver are one of the organ-related diseases that have seen the highest increase. Apart from disturbances in lifestyle and diet, increasing physical inactivity and smoking-alcohol habit are being considered as the main reasons for this.
Smoking and alcohol consumption are the most dangerous
Health experts say, smoking and drinking habits are risk factors for increasing problems in both the kidneys and liver, which are responsible for more than 40 percent of the diseases of these two organs. A large number of people in the Indian population are victims of this bad habit.
Kidney and liver problems not only harm physical health, but there is also a risk of fatal side effects, hence it is important to stay away from this habit in time.
The harm caused by smoking
Smoking can seriously damage both kidney and liver organs in many ways. Not only this, it can also increase the risk of kidney cancer. Smoking damages your heart and blood vessels, which restricts blood flow to the kidneys and can increase kidney problems.
Similarly, people who smoke are also seen to have a higher risk of fat formation in the liver and inflammation in the liver. Quitting smoking can be an effective way to reduce such side effects.
Alcohol can cause serious diseases
Like smoking, alcohol also increases the risk of developing serious liver-kidney-related diseases. People who consume alcohol excessively may be at risk of developing serious and life-threatening diseases such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer over time. Like the liver, alcohol can also have negative effects on the kidneys. Excessive alcohol consumption can disrupt the fluid and electrolyte balance in the kidneys. People who drink alcohol become susceptible to many serious kidney-related problems.
How to take care of these organs
Experts say some changes in lifestyle and diet can help keep your kidney and liver healthy. For this, it becomes necessary to control weight, eat a balanced diet, and exercise regularly. Health experts say we should also avoid taking over-the-counter medicines without a doctor's advice. Maintaining distance from alcohol and smoking can help maintain overall health.
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